Maker: Yoshimi Kato
Series: Minamo SG2
Origin: Echizen, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: SG2 Powder Stainless Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Tsuchime ("Hammered")
Engraving: Machine Engraved ("Yoshimi Echizen")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle: Full-Tang Stabilized Karin (Chinese Quince Wood)
Bolster: Two-Piece Bolster (Nickel Silver)
Handle Decor: Two Mosaic Pins
Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Blade Height: 46mm
Handle Length: 4.65" (118mm)
Overall Length: 13.4" (340mm)
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2mm at Heel
Weight: 6.4 oz. (182g)
Wash and dry by hand. Not dishwasher safe.
Item number: YK-SGM-K210-WQ