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Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Gyuto 240mm

Name: Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Gyuto 240mm
Brand: Yoshimi Kato
SKU: YK-M-G240
Price: 337.0 GBP
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Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Yoshimi Kato "Minamo" SG2 Gyuto 240mm

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad

Hardness

63 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Easy

2 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Rosewood/Red Pakka

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

240mm

Overall Length

380mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

2mm/2mm

Blade Height @ Heel

50mm

Weight

180g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Echizen·Blacksmith

Yoshimi Kato

Echizen, Fukui

The 3rd generation of the Yoshimi Kato forging line, working continuously from Echizen since 1948.

Coordinates

35.9°N · 136.2°E

Signature

Takefu Knife Village blacksmith

Steels

Aogami Super

Working out of Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, Japan, Yoshimi Kato is one of the region’s most respected blacksmiths. After taking over his father’s workshop in 2017, Kato-san has continued to forge knives that deliver exceptional performance, refinement, and value, earning him a loyal following among chefs and collectors around the world.

Under his personal brand Kintaro, he hand-forges blades featuring some of the most striking Damascus patterns we’ve seen, with crisp lines and elegant finishes. His knives are lightweight, thin behind the edge, and a pleasure to sharpen and maintain, a combination that makes them equally suited to professional kitchens and passionate home cooks.

Yoshimi Kato’s work reflects the best of Echizen craftsmanship: thoughtful design, reliable performance, and beauty in every detail.

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