Yoshimi Kato Blue #2 AS Nashiji Kurouchi Damascus 170mm Bunka Wenge Handle

Yoshimi Kato, a blacksmith from the esteemed Takefu Village Knife Co-Operative in Echizen, is renowned for his masterful craftsmanship. He combines ancient knife-making methods with modern techniques to create highly unique pieces, a testament to his dedication, enthusiasm, and steadfast commitment to excellence.

Bunka knives are a time-honored Japanese blade, designed for multi-purpose use both as a vegetable knife and a slicer. The sword shape gives them a wider and straighter edge than Yanagi types for chopping vegetables, and a longer blade than Usuba for effortless slicing of fish.

Aogami No.2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is composed of Shirogami No.2 (White #2)fortified with Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram. This causes an increase in durability and the formation of hard carbide molecules that boost edge retention. Silver Stainless Steel #3 Core

• Aogami Super (Blue #2) Damascus
• Kurouchi Nashiji Finish
• Wenge Octagonal Wa Style Handle with Acrylic Faux Horn  
• HRC 64
• Made in Takefu Knife Village Echizen, Japan