Yoshimi Kato AS 165mm Bunka V-Tsuchime Kurouchi

Forged by master smith Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan. A distinctive V-Shaped hammer mark and blacksmith's (kurouchi) finish set these knives apart visually, and they are handled with a octagonal rosewood handle with a white pakka wood ferrule.

Blade Material: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless steel cladding

Handle Material: Rosewood with pakka wood ferrule 

Hardness: 63-64 HRC

Blade Length: 6.7" (171mm)

Overall Length: 12.48" (317mm)

Height at Heel: 47mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.3mm

Weight: 5oz (142g)

**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife. Color of handle may vary.

**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use.

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.