{"title":"Line Collection For Yoshimi Kato VG10 Kurozome Damascus","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-etched-damascus-gyuto-180mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 180mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Yoshimi Kato VG10 Etched Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise geometry with an ebony handle. 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. The K-tip profile combines a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the knife for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed scoring work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 stainless steel achieves 59-61 HRC and offers high stain resistance alongside good edge retention. This san-mai stainless damascus clad construction measures 1.7mm at the heel and tapers to 0.5mm at the tip, weighing 164g. The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the blade's balance point. As an etched damascus knife, the textured surface requires specific maintenance to preserve its appearance during regular kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44653617447133,"sku":"KATO_VGBDA_KGY210EB","price":449.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/YoshimiKatoKintaroVG10DamascusK-tipGyuto210mmD.jpg?v=1710152936"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/line-collection-for-yoshimi-kato-vg-10-kurozome-damascus.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}