Yoshimi Kato has graciously done a custom line of knives for CKTG and these are they. The name Hino is after the river that flows through Echizen and these special knives use White #2 steel on the edge and are clad with stainless steel with a nice basketweave cladding for great looks and high performance.
Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: White #2
HRC: 61
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Basket Weave
Brand Name: Yoshimi Hino
Handle: Sandalwood D Shape
Ferrule: Black Pakkawood
Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
Engraving: Laser
Weight: 4.6 oz / 130g
Blade Length: 173 mm
Overall Length: 313 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 46.9 mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Yoshimi Hine White # Bunka , November 27, 2023Posted By: Jim K
This knife is a winner. The fit and finish is just perfect. I was worried the handle being D-shaped would not be comfortable for me being a lefty but I find it to be very comfortable and not to noticeable with a pinch grip. The edge is very sharp out of the box. It's just a great performer.
This knife is a winner. The fit and finish is just perfect. I was worried the handle being D-shaped would not be comfortable for me being a lefty but I find it to be very comfortable and not to noticeable with a pinch grip. The edge is very sharp out of the box. It's just a great performer.
High performing knife with great fit and finish!Posted By: Garchtoto
3 people found this review helpful
This Bunka from Yoshimi Kato is phenomenal! It's very light and nimble yet very precise. The white #2 steel is very reactive and started to patina after one use. It was very sharp out of the box and has held its sharpness even after for a few meal preps. Handle is a D shape handle and feels great in hand. For the price, you are getting a lot of knife. Edges are nicely rounded and the fit and finish is great. The texture on it is very unique and I found that it provided extra texture for a pinch grip. You can see on the spine that the stainless doesn't completely cover the reactive steel so be careful with the spine being exposed to reactive liquids . Yoshimi Kato definitely put out a banger with this knife! Highly recommend it.
3 people found this review helpful
This Bunka from Yoshimi Kato is phenomenal! It's very light and nimble yet very precise. The white #2 steel is very reactive and started to patina after one use. It was very sharp out of the box and has held its sharpness even after for a few meal preps. Handle is a D shape handle and feels great in hand. For the price, you are getting a lot of knife. Edges are nicely rounded and the fit and finish is great. The texture on it is very unique and I found that it provided extra texture for a pinch grip. You can see on the spine that the stainless doesn't completely cover the reactive steel so be careful with the spine being exposed to reactive liquids . Yoshimi Kato definitely put out a banger with this knife! Highly recommend it.
