Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Hammered polished SG2 D-1505 21cm A cherry wood handle finished

A cherry wood handle finished with a plastic cover completes the look

Kenshiro Hatono handcrafted this santoku knife from Japan

but it is far simpler to maintain

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There is a new Tojiro knife line called VG10 Hammered

Gyuto Japanese kitchen knife Yoshimi Kato Hammered polished SG2 D-1505 21cm A cherry wood handle finishedYoshimi Kato's gyuto is a polished blade with a hammered finish, designed for use in Japanese chef knives. It is a 21 cm blade constructed of SG2. SGPS is another name for Powder Metallurgy (PM) SG2 steel. The company, a renowned Japanese steel producer, is responsible for its production. The SG2 stainless steel has a high alloy percentage and a high carbon content. Rosewood is the handle. Yoshimi Kato advised hand washing gyuto knives in warm water