Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Santoku 170mmThe Yoshimi Kato SG2 Minamo Ktip Santoku 180mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high edge retention in a compact profile. Forged by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato at Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, this blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with sanmai stainless cladding and a tsuchime hammered finish inspired by summer thunderstorms. The double bevel santoku geometry

this knife combines thin edge geometry with stainless cladding for users prioritising cutting performance and straightforward care in a daily kitchen tool

while the slimmer profile reduces surface contact and friction during long drawing cuts

V-Toku 2 is an alloy carbon steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel that achieves HRC 62-64 hardness through excellent hardenability

The lid is air tight

Forged by Satoshi Nakagawa in Sakai as part of the Hatsukokoro commission

75% chromium

You are welcome to bring your own kitchen knife for practicing

3 mm Steel Blue 1 Blue 1 Blue 1 Hardness HRC 63-64 HRC 63-64 HRC 63-64 Handle Design Teak handle and  horn ferrule

8mm at the heel and spine mid-point

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers

this 243mm edge length gyuto serves general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

The 210mm length suits users requiring extended reach while maintaining control during deliberate precision tasks