- Knife Brands
Knife Brands- Anryu Hamono
- Artifex
- CCK Cleavers
- Chopper King
- Daovua Knives
- Doberman Forge
- Doi Knives
- Enami Knives
- Enjin Knives
- Gihei Knives
- Harukaze Knives
- Hatsukokoro Knives
- Hinokuni Knives
- Ishikawa Knives
- Kajiwara Hamono
- Kamo, (Katsuyasu)
- Kamo, (Shiro)
- Kanehide Knives
- Kanetsugu Cutlery
- Kanjo Knives
- Karaku Knives
- Katayama Knives
- Kato (Yoshimi)
- Kawasaki Kajiya
- Kikuichi Knives
- Kitaoka Knives
- Kobayashi Knives
- Kohetsu Knives
- Konosuke Knives
- Kotetsu Knives
- Kurosaki Knives
- Kurotori Knives
- MAC Knives
- Makoto Knives
- Masakage Knives
- Masamoto Knives
- Masui Knives
- Masutani Knives
- Matsubara Knives
- Miki Hamono
- Mikisyo Hamono
- Misuzu Knives
- Knife Types
- Accessories
Accessories
- Add On Items
- Blade Guards
- Carbon Steel Pots & Pans
- Chef Equipment
- Chopsticks
- Cutting Boards
- Higo Folders, Hunters, Axes
- Gift Ideas
- Hand Held Sharpeners
- Kitchen Tools
- Kitchen Shears
- Knife Bags
- Knife Sharpeners
- Knife Sharpening Service
- Knife Storage
- Peelers & Tweezers
- Sayas
- Sharpening Accessories
- Sharpening Steels
- Sharpening Stones
- Shop by Steel
- Suppliers
- New Arrivals
- Resources
- forum
It is rather surprising that the maker of one of our more “stylish” knives spent most of his life making industrial and farming style cutting implements. In fact the blacksmith responsible for these stunning new knives, Katsuyasu Kamo, is better known in Japan for his work in the cutting and gardening tool arenas. He has been forging blades for over 50 years and is one of the founders of the famous Takefu Village Co-operative Knife Factory.
This sleek and elegant knife is constructed around a core of VG10 stainless steel. This is a very hard and tough stainless alloy that is capable of holding an incredibly sharp edge with longer life and easier maintenance than many other types of steel. The VG-10 core is clad in a softer multi-layer damascus stainless steel which delivers an effortless sharpening experience and adds structural ductility and support to the blade.
There is a gentle belly that develops quite far back along the edge and rises to a medium height tip. The grind is very well executed and quite thin behind the edge. The design element that sets this knife apart is the unusual handle construction and aesthetic. Using a multi-layer laminate of oak reduces the chances of shrinkage and distortion while comfortable in hand and well balanced overall.Blacksmith: Katsuyasu Kamo
Location: Takefu Village, Echizen, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: VG10
Cladding: Damascus Stainless
Type: Gyuto
Handle: Oak
Weight: 6.8oz
Blade Length: 214mm
Total Length: 353mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.77mm
Blade Height at Base: 47.96mm
This sleek and elegant knife is constructed around a core of VG10 stainless steel. This is a very hard and tough stainless alloy that is capable of holding an incredibly sharp edge with longer life and easier maintenance than many other types of steel. The VG-10 core is clad in a softer multi-layer damascus stainless steel which delivers an effortless sharpening experience and adds structural ductility and support to the blade.
There is a gentle belly that develops quite far back along the edge and rises to a medium height tip. The grind is very well executed and quite thin behind the edge. The design element that sets this knife apart is the unusual handle construction and aesthetic. Using a multi-layer laminate of oak reduces the chances of shrinkage and distortion while comfortable in hand and well balanced overall.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval)
