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: 5.6 oz (160 g)
Edge Length: 268 mm
Total Length: 420 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.9 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 39.1 mm
Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
