[General Features]
Yoshimi Kato SG2/R2 MINAMO series feature Thunderstorm-hammered blades with a core of SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel for professional with a hardness of approx. 63 HRC, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge.
The edge is specially formed like a clam (or HAMAGURI in Japanese), which shape helps release foods and cut smoothly.
The handle is made of Half Rounded Octagonal Oak Wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi) for beauty and durability.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Kato Knife Manufacturing Inc. (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : Multi-Layered Damascus SG2 (Super Gold 2 or R2) Micro Carbide Powder Stainless Steel Core
- HRC (Hardness on Rockwell scale C): approx.65
- Handle Material : Half Rounded Octagonal Oak Wood dyed Japanese Lacquered (Urushi)
- Knife Type : Petty Knife(Utility)
- Blade Length : 120mm (4.7in.)
- Total Length : 255mm (10in.)
- Weight : 72g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
| Item No. | Item Name | Blade Length | Total Length | Weight | Blade Edge |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-PT120-OK8B | Petty Knife(Utility) | 120mm (4.7in.) | 255mm (10.0in.) | 72g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-PT150-OK8B | Petty Knife(Utility) | 150mm (5.9in.) | 275mm (10.8in.) | 80g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-SA170-OK8B | Santoku Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 130g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-BK170-OK8B | Bunka Knife | 170mm (6.7in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 136g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-VG165-OK8B | Nakiri(Vegetable) | 165mm (6.5in.) | 310mm (12.2in.) | 135g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-CH210-OK8B | Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 358mm (14.1in.) | 150g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-CH240-OK8B | Gyuto Knife | 240mm (9.4in.) | 395mm (15.6in.) | 200g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-SL270-OK8B | Slicer(Sujihiki) | 270mm (10.6in.) | 420mm (16.5in.) | 155g | Double edged |
| KH-R2-MINAMO-CK210-OK8B | Kengata-Gyuto Knife | 210mm (8.3in.) | 355mm (14.0in.) | 147g | Double edged |
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern, size and logo may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
[about Yoshimi Kato]
Mr. Yoshimi Kato, one of the most promising blacksmiths, received the certification of the traditional craftsmen on February 2008 and took over his father's company as KATO UCHI HAMONO (KATO Knife Manufacturing Inc.) at Takefu city, Fukui in 2018.
His father started kitchen knife production in 1928 and founded his company KANEHIRO UCHI HAMONO in 1958. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays in 1987.
"Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals.
The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years.
Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
