Yoshimi Kato Bunka 17 cm V Tsuchime SGStrix Octagon

The Yoshimi Kato Bunka 170 mm V Tsuchime SGStrix Octagon is a versatile Japanese Bunka knife designed for preparing vegetables, meat and fish. Its distinctive pointed Bunka profile provides excellent precision for detailed cutting tasks while maintaining the versatility expected from an everyday kitchen knife. The 170 mm blade offers an ideal balance between control, agility and cutting performance.

The blade is built around a SGStrix powder steel core, valued for its exceptional wear resistance and impressive edge retention. Hardened to approximately 65 +/- 1 HRC, it supports a thin blade geometry while maintaining excellent edge stability. The stainless steel core and stainless cladding make the knife easy to maintain and well suited for regular kitchen use with minimal maintenance.

The blade features a distinctive V Tsuchime hammered finish that gives the knife its handcrafted appearance while helping reduce food sticking during cutting. Combined with its refined geometry and double bevel edge, the blade delivers smooth cutting performance and outstanding precision characteristic of Yoshimi Kato craftsmanship.

The traditional octagonal rosewood handle is fitted with a durable pakka wood ferrule. Its lightweight 126 g construction provides excellent balance and effortless handling, ensuring comfort throughout extended food preparation.

Specifications

Brand: Yoshimi Kato
Country of manufacture: Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Knife type: Bunka
Blade length: 17.0 cm
Overall length: 31.5 cm
Blade height at heel: 4.7 cm
Blade height at center: 4.2 cm
Blade thickness at heel: 2.0 mm
Blade thickness at center: 2.0 mm
Handle length: 12.6 cm
Handle: octagonal rosewood, pakka wood ferrule
Steel: SGStrix stainless steel core, stainless steel cladding
Blade finish: V Tsuchime (hammered)
Hardness: 65 +/- 1 HRC
Edge grind: double bevel
Weight: 126 g