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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.) in 2018.
His father started kitchen knife production in 1928 and founded his company KANEHIRO UCHI HAMONO at Takefu city, Fukui 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.

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  • Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8B Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Dark Brown

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8B Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Dark Brown

    $597.99
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    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    $383.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    $277.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi AC Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Black Cherry Octagonal Handle

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    $599.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi AC Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm with Black Cherry Octagonal Handle

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    $499.99
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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi AC Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Black Cherry Octagonal Handle

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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi EJ8N Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Enju Handle

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    $606.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi KR8R Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Red-Ring Karin Lump Handle

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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi STWG Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Gray - White&Black Rings]

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi STWA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Gray - White&Black Rings]

    $879.99
    $825.99
  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Nashiji RS Japanese Chefs Santoku Knife 170mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Nashiji RS Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    $439.99
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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered OL8N Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Olive Handle

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Square-Hammered Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Olive Handle [Natural Finish]

    $692.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus OK8M Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus OK8M Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle

    $449.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus REWOK Japanese Chefs Bunka Knife 170mm with Metal-Ring Oak White-Resin Handle

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    $1,346.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8B Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Dark Brown

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8B Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Dark Brown

    $581.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 165mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    $314.99
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    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    $292.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi RS8 Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black-Ring Octagonal Rosewood Handle

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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Nashiji RS Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 120mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Nashiji RS Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    $380.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus OL8N Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Olive Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Olive Handle

    $665.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus OK8M Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus OK8M Japanese Chef's Santoku Knife 170mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle

    $415.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus REWOK Japanese Chefs NakiriVegetable 165mm with Metal-Ring Oak White-Resin Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus REWOK Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Metal-Ring Oak White-Resin Handle

    $1,283.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Honduran Rosewood Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 Black Damascus RS8R Japanese Chef's Slicer(Sujihiki) 270mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Honduran Rosewood Handle

    $863.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8N Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Natural Color

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8N Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 210mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Natural Color

    $500.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8N Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Natural Color

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8N Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Natural Color

    $503.99
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    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered RS8R Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered RS8R Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

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    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered STWA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Blue - White&Black Rings]

    Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered STWA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Blue - White&Black Rings]

    $582.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus EJ8B Japanese Chefs Petty KnifeUtility 120mm with Black Urushi Lacquered Enju Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus EJ8B Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 120mm with Black Urushi Lacquered Enju Handle

    $315.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus PW Japanese Chefs Gyuto Knife 180mm with Laminated Wood Handle

    Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Black Damascus PW Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 180mm with Laminated Wood Handle

    $369.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi RS Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi RS Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Black-Ring Round Handle

    $681.99
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  • Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi STWA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Blue - Red&Black Rings]

    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Clad Kurouchi STWA Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Stabilized Hybrid Wood Handle [Light Blue - Red&Black Rings]

    $879.99
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