Yoshimi Kato Petty 15 cm Damascus SG2 Octagon

Petty Yoshimi Kato Damascus SG2 knife – 150 mm

The Yoshimi Kato Damascus SG2 Petty Knife (150 mm) is a precise and versatile tool, ideal for small kitchen tasks. It is perfect for peeling, cutting fruits and vegetables, and precisely portioning meat. Thanks to its compact size, it is indispensable for everyday kitchen work.

Hand-forged by master craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this knife combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern materials. It is made of high-quality SG2 powder steel, achieving a hardness of 63 HRC on the Rockwell scale. The hard core is surrounded by 32 layers of stainless Damascus steel, creating a striking, dark pattern obtained through the etching process.

The octagonal handle, made of cherry wood and finished with a Pakka wood ring, provides a comfortable and secure grip, even during prolonged use. The traditional design combined with the knife's light weight makes it extremely comfortable to work with.

The Yoshimi Kato Petty knife is an excellent choice for anyone who values precision, elegance, and the unmatched quality of Japanese craftsmanship. Ideal as a complement to larger kitchen knives.

Specifications:

Brand: Yoshimi Kato
Origin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Knife type: Petty
Blade length: 15 cm
Total knife length: 27.2 cm
Blade width at the handle: 3.0 cm
Blade width in the middle: 2.6 cm
Blade thickness at the handle: 1.7 mm
Blade thickness in the middle: 1.6 mm
Handle length: 11.6 cm
Handle: octagonal, cherry wood, pakka wood ferrule
Steel: SG2 powder steel core (stainless), stainless steel cladding
Blade finish: dark Damascus 33 layers
Hardness: 63+/-1 HRC
Grind: double bevel
Weight: 78 g