Description
⚡Yoshimi Kato Shirogami Steel (Reactive) Layered Black-Finished Santoku 18cm⚡
🔥Brand: Yoshimi Kato
🔪YouTube Demo Video: https://youtu.be/xXaLV2LR0W4
🔪Knife Type: Santoku
🔪Steel: Shirogami (White Steel), Reactive, Layered, Black-Forged Finish
🔪Size: 18cm
🔪Handle: integrated handle
🔪Saya: Optional add-on (various materials available)
🔪Thickness: ≈2.8mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈5.5cm
🔪Weight: ≈136g
Brand Introduction:
⭕Yoshimi Kato is a renowned bladesmith from Echizen, one of Japan’s major knife-making regions. His famous R2 Damascus blades, known for their ultra-thin grinds, are highly sought after by chefs. In recent years, he has expanded into crafting kitchen knives using a diverse range of steels.
Steel Introduction:
⭕Shirogami #2 (White Steel #2):
Derived from Yellow Steel with impurities removed, resulting in a purer carbon steel with excellent sharpness and easy sharpening.
It offers strong edge retention with hardness around ≈HRC 62–63.
Being reactive, it requires proper care to prevent rust, making it a favorite steel among professional Japanese chefs.
Knife Model Introduction:
⭕Santoku:
A versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for slicing, chopping, and dicing.
Its shorter, wider blade makes it suitable for meat, fish, and vegetables.
Lightweight and easy to control, the Santoku is one of the most practical everyday knives in both home and professional kitchens.