{"title":"Yoshimi Kato","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kintaro-sg2-r2-damascus-gyuto-210-mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Rosewood Octagonal Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Gyuto 210 mm with Rosewood Octagonal Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 657px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 200px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e134 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e357 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e215 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e47 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.5 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.3 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.5 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eR2\/SG2, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFactory stock rosewood handle with pakka wood ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32338491375753,"sku":"KATO_SGDA_GY210_RW","price":438.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/SG2EtchedBlackDamascusGyuto210mmRosewoodHandlea.jpg?v=1625714767"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kintaro-sg2-r2-damascus-gyuto-240-mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato (Kintaro) SG2 \/ R2 Damascus Gyuto 240 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePoplular Yoshimi Kato (Kintaro) Damascus SG2 Gyuto 210mm with rosewood handle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsbile for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 657px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 200px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e170 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e397 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e246 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e51 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.4 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.4 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e0.6 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eR2\/SG2, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003efactory stock rosewood handle with pakkawood ferrule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32338723864713,"sku":"KINTARO_R2_DMGY240","price":519.09,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Yoshimi_Kato_SG2_Damascus_Gyuto_240mm_Red_Handle_a.jpg?v=1582176184"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kintaro-nashiji-santoku-170-mm-aogami-super-blue-super-as","title":"Yoshimi Kato (Kintaro) Nashiji Santoku 170 mm Aogami Super (Blue Super, AS)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsbile for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 657px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 200px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) core, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S octagonal with black horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32507992572041,"sku":"KINTARO_NASHIJIAS_SA170","price":373.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Yoshimi_Kato_AS_Nashiji_Santoku_a.jpg?v=1583059529"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-etched-black-damascus-snatoku-180-mm-with-k-s-teak-wood-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175 mm with K\u0026S Teak wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175mm with teak wood Octagonal Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e180 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e126 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e314 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e172 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e45.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: VG10 Stainless core with Damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 60-61\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42814698750173,"sku":"KATO_VGBDA_SA18","price":358.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC09558.jpg?v=1654068100"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-aogami-super-kurochi-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210\/240 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm with teak wood Octagonal Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. 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text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e216 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e243 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e46.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e51.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; 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Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e180 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e330 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e174 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e46.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: Aogami Super with Iron Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 64-65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43560570912989,"sku":"KATO_ASKUDA_BU175","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/8_e9da59af-639f-4d50-a255-facf667dfea2.jpg?v=1669357338"},{"product_id":"kato-kintaro-as-ku-damscus-petty-150mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato Aogami (Blue) Super Kurouchi Damscus Petty 150 mm","description":"Yoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. 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He is also responsbile for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e120 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e82 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e255 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Aogami Super core in soft iron clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 64-65\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031115395293,"sku":"KT-ASKUDM-PT120","price":220.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KatoKintaroASKUPetty120mmC.jpg?v=1692797514"},{"product_id":"kato-kintaro-sg2-minamo-gyuto-240mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel Japanese chef's knife best fit for users seeking a general-purpose blade with high wear resistance and an octagonal ebony handle. This gyuto profile features a 218mm edge length and 47.5mm heel height, supporting tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, cutting meat, and disjointing large cuts. The blade geometry follows acute Japanese angles suited to precise kitchen work across differing preparation styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered stainless steel by Takefu Special Steel measures 62-64 HRC and offers excellent edge retention through uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness. The spine measures 2.0mm at the heel and mid-blade, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip. Weighing 146g with a total length of 363mm, this knife pairs its steel performance with an octagonal WA handle crafted from a single piece of ebony wood. The handle features a subtle taper and geometric profile designed for functional grip during extended use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031115428061,"sku":"KT-MINAMO-GY210","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoSG2MinanoGyuto210mmEbonya.jpg?v=1713325852"},{"product_id":"kato-kintaro-sg2-minamo-ktip-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Ktip Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minamo is the latest offering from master Yoshimi Kato from Kintaro Hamono of Takefu Knife Village. The Minamo line is forged with the SG2 powdered steel that is very fine, sharp and has great edge retention. The elegant hammered \"Minamo\" pattern is inspired by the summer Thunderstorm, Master Kato has been working with Master Kurosaki for a very long period of time, and their knives are highly similar in terms of desgin and performance: super thin behind the edge, with a great OOTB edge and excellent food penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e360 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e216 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e47 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e SG2 Core with stainless clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 62-63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031115460829,"sku":"KT-MINAMO-KGY210","price":356.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Kato-Kintaro-SG2-Minamo-Ktip-Gyuto-210mm-A.jpg?v=1694178018"},{"product_id":"kato-kintaro-sg2-minamo-bunka-175mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Bunka 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Minamo is the latest offering from master Yoshimi Kato from Kintaro Hamono of Takefu Knife Village. The Minamo line is forged with the SG2 powdered steel that is very fine, sharp and has great edge retention. The elegant hammered \"Minamo\" pattern is inspired by the summer Thunderstorm, Master Kato has been working with Master Kurosaki for a very long period of time, and their knives are highly similar in terms of desgin and performance: super thin behind the edge, with a great OOTB edge and excellent food penetration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e175 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e130 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e320 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e173 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e46.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e SG2 Core with stainless clad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 62-63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle. 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text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e75 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e80 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e256 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; 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text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e1.9 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; 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The blade displays a unique swirling Suminagashi pattern that flows like liquid across the etched surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through precise heat treatment by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato in Echizen. This high-end tool steel offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy. The thin behind-the-edge geometry suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. An octagonal teak handle with black buffalo horn ferrule provides a durable grip for precise handling during culinary work. Weighing 135g, this knife pairs functional performance with artistic craftsmanship from Takefu Knife Village.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44041811198173,"sku":"KT-SUMIN-GY210","price":439.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/KatoKintaroSG2SuminagashiGyuto210mmH.jpg?v=1692797133"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kintaro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-k-tip-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e163 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e215 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e2.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: Aogami (Blue) Super Core with damascus clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: HRC 63-65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eK\u0026amp;S teak handle with black horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsbile for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake.","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067081945309,"sku":"KT-ASKUDM-KGY210","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoKintaroAogamiSuperKurouchiDamascusK-tipGyuto210mmD.jpg?v=1695125587"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-kintaro-sg2-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro SG2 Damascus Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-mce-fragment=\"1\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e142 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e216 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e47 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1 cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel: SG2 Core with damascus clad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardness: HRC 62-63\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Design: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eRosewood WA Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsbile for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44067082043613,"sku":"KT-SG2DM-GY210","price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoKintaroSG2DamascusGyuto210mmD.jpg?v=1695125540"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-etched-black-damascus-santoku-180mm-western-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Damascus Santoku 175mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato SG2 Etched Black Santoku 175mm with western handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e======\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYoshimi Kato, the son of Master Hiroshi Kato is now taking over as the main blacksmith for the long established brand Kintaro (金太郎) from Takefu Knife Village. Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind. He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 657px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 200px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e139 g \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003emm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e177 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e47 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.9 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.5 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.0mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eR2\/SG2, Stainless Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; width: 132px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 62 to 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 320px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right; 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Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features a VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus with an etched finish. The 180mm profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat, while the san-mai stainless construction provides stain resistance without reactive maintenance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 steel measures 59-61 HRC and contains 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, and vanadium for edge retention and wear resistance. This gyuto has a spine thickness of 2.0mm at the heel and mid-section, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, with a heel height of 48mm and total weight of 144g. The octagonal ebony handle offers a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the thin-behind-the-edge blade geometry for controlled cutting performance. As a third-generation blacksmith at Takefu Knife Village, Kato handles production in-house, applying heat treatment specifically suited to VG10 characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44653164232925,"sku":"KATO_VGBDA_GY180EB","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoKintaroVG10DamascusGyuto180mmD.jpg?v=1710150165"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-etched-damascus-gyuto-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise geometry with an etched damascus finish. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features a VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus within a san-mai construction. The 216mm edge length and thin profile behind the edge suit general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 steel measures 59-61 HRC and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention. This stainless composition supports easy sharpening while maintaining durability during extended use. The blade spine measures 2.1mm at the heel and mid-section, tapering to 0.9mm at the tip, contributing to its refined cutting geometry. Total weight is 169g with a heel height of 48mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered grip with minimalist styling that pairs with the artistic etched damascus cladding. As a managerial member of Takefu Knife Village, Kato handles production in-house, applying heat treatment specific to this VG10 line. The etched damascus surface requires careful maintenance to preserve its appearance over time. This gyuto combines functional performance with distinct visual character from one of Echizen's established forging workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44653182451933,"sku":"KATO_VGBDA_GY210EB","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoKintaroVG10DamascusGyuto210mmE.jpg?v=1710151779"},{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-etched-damascus-k-tip-gyuto-210mm-ebony-handle","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting with stainless steel construction. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this blade features a VG10 core clad in stainless damascus steel with an etched finish. 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