We are big fans of young blacksmith Yoshimi Kato. He is a second-generation smith who learned his trade at the feet of his illustrious steip father, Hiroshi Kato. After working for his father for many years he took the reins of the business when Hiroshi-san recently retired. Kato-San works at the famous Takefu Knife Village cooperative where he makes a number of different knives under various names including Kanehiro and Masakage.
SG2 is a Powdered Metallurgical stainless steel. It is used for making surgical instruments, metal cutting tools, and kitchen knives. The attributes of SG2 include its high edge retention ability, ease of sharpening, and moderately good wear resistance. The inner core of SG2 is clad with a beautiful multi-layer damascus stainless steel to further protect and strengthen the core. This is a stunning looker and its aesthetics echo the performance characteristics.
Beautiful to behold and highly recommended to any chef looking for a perfect combination of form and function.
Brand: Yoshimi SG-2
Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Method: Hammer Forged
Core Edge Steel: SG-2
Cladding: Damascus Stainless
HRC: 61-62
Engraving: Hand Engraved
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Octagonal
Weight: 5.3 ounces / 152g
Blade Length: 268 mm
Total Length: 415 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
Blade Height: 40 mm