Yoshimi Kato Forged Ginsan Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm

Yoshimi Kato Forged Ginsan Tsuchime Gyuto 240mmThe Yoshimi Kato Forged Ginsan Tsuchime Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking an elongated profile with thin geometry. Crafted in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this 240mm blade features a san mai stainless clad construction with a tsuchime surface finish. The steel core is Ginsan, also known as Silver #3, which offers the sharpness associated with carbon steel

The directional handle profile is pre-installed specifically for right-hand operation

Hardness: HRC 60-61

This gyuto measures 204mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height and spine thickness tapering from 2

The knife weighs 204g and pairs with an octagonal WA handle made from acrylic with a ferrule incorporating thimble and gold flake elements to mimic traditional Japanese WA paper aesthetics

9mm at the heel tapering to 1

Utilizing the recently introduced VG XEOS steel from Takefu Steel

SG2 offers uniform carbide distribution that enhances toughness while maintaining fine sharpness

while the slim profile reduces friction against soft proteins during use

This material offers high wear resistance and edge retention while remaining fully stainless

This 180mm santoku profile measures 46mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 2

Made by Nigara in Aomori under master smith Go Yoshizawa

It may not be able to fit knives from other regions and custom brands