Yoshimi Kato AS 240mm Gyuto Kaku-Tsuchime Kurouchi

Forged by master smith Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan.

A square 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: Burnt chestnut wood, rosewood ferrule 

Hardness: 63-64 HRC

Cutting Edge Length: 9.45" (240mm)

Blade Length: 10.15" (258mm)

Overall Length: 15.6" (397mm)

Height at Heel: 51mm

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.25mm

Weight: 6.3oz (180g)

**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.