Yoshimi Kato Kiritsuke 21 cm V Tsuchime SGStrix Octagon

The Yoshimi Kato Kiritsuke 21 cm V Tsuchime SGStrix is a refined Japanese kitchen knife that blends traditional form with modern performance. The Kiritsuke profile combines the versatility of a chef’s knife with a sharp, angular tip, making it well suited for slicing, portioning, and precise detail work.

Handcrafted in Echizen by Yoshimi Kato, the blade is built around a SGStrix stainless steel core, hardened to approximately 65 ±1 HRC. This high hardness provides excellent edge stability and long-lasting sharpness while maintaining corrosion resistance. The blade is finished with a distinctive V Tsuchime hammer pattern, adding visual character and helping reduce food sticking during use.

A slim blade geometry and double-bevel (50/50) grind ensure smooth cutting performance and precise control. The knife is completed with an octagonal rosewood handle and pakka wood ferrule, offering a comfortable, balanced grip suitable for both right- and left-handed users.

Specifications

• Brand: Yoshimi Kato
• Origin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui, Japan
• Knife type: Kiritsuke
• Blade length: 21.2 cm
• Overall length: 35.7 cm
• Blade height at heel: 4.6 cm
• Blade height (mid): 4.1 cm
• Spine thickness at heel: 2.0 mm
• Spine thickness (mid): 2.0 mm
• Handle length: 12.6 cm
• Handle: octagonal, rosewood, pakka wood ferrule
• Steel: SGStrix stainless core, stainless cladding
• Blade finish: V Tsuchime (hammered)
• Hardness: 65 ±1 HRC
• Grind: double bevel (50/50)
• Weight: 138 g