Yoshimi Kato makes knives for several leading brands including Masakage and Kanehiro. This new line is the first to bear his name. As always, we are very impressed with his quality of grinds, fit, and finish. The overall aesthetic appeal is quite stunning, especially in the case of this new range. They are made from VG10 steel which was specifically designed and manufactured for the kitchen knife industry.
The result is a blade that is easy to use and to sharpen. It holds a sharp edge and is very durable. The edge steel is then covered in a multi-layer damascus cladding made from a soft stainless steel. These are really easy knives to maintain.
The stunning blade is matched to a nice oak wood handle in an octagonal shape.Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Method: Hammer Forged
Core Edge Steel: VG10
Cladding: Damascus Stainless
HRC: 61-62
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
Edge Length: 216 mm
Total Length: 352 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.6 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.8 mm
The result is a blade that is easy to use and to sharpen. It holds a sharp edge and is very durable. The edge steel is then covered in a multi-layer damascus cladding made from a soft stainless steel. These are really easy knives to maintain.
The stunning blade is matched to a nice oak wood handle in an octagonal shape.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Yoshimi Kato Enju VG10 Gyuto 210mmPosted By: Kristopher Lee
When it was time to upgrade my 210mm gyuto spot I knew what I wanted. Fully stainless, good grinds, amazing blacksmith and bump the budget up a little. I came across the Enju line and fell in love with the overall look of the blade. It is a stunner, its just plain pretty, the fit and finish is top notch and everything is as it should be at this caliber knife. One drawback that I have noticed is that food likes to stick to the blade as it has a semi-rough finish. I can say confidently that VG10 is not my favorite steel (knife growing pains🤣) but I can't wait to keep putting it through its paces and see how it holds up long term! Thanks for everything CKTG!
Cheers,
Kris
When it was time to upgrade my 210mm gyuto spot I knew what I wanted. Fully stainless, good grinds, amazing blacksmith and bump the budget up a little. I came across the Enju line and fell in love with the overall look of the blade. It is a stunner, its just plain pretty, the fit and finish is top notch and everything is as it should be at this caliber knife. One drawback that I have noticed is that food likes to stick to the blade as it has a semi-rough finish. I can say confidently that VG10 is not my favorite steel (knife growing pains🤣) but I can't wait to keep putting it through its paces and see how it holds up long term! Thanks for everything CKTG!
Cheers,
Kris
