About the Maker - Yoshimi Kato

Being the son-in-law of Hiroshi Kato (加藤宏) who was the founding member of Takefu Knife Village, Yoshimi Kato (加藤義実) is now the 3rd generation blade smith and head of Kato Uchihamono (カトウ打刃物). He is the original maker of the famous Masakage (昌景) brand.

About the Shape - Gyuto

The Gyuto (牛刀) is a type of Japanese kitchen knife that has a double-bevel blade, meaning it is sharpened on both sides. It is similar to the western-style chef’s knife, but it is usually thinner, lighter, and sharper. The name Gyuto means “cow sword” in Japanese, because it was originally used for slicing beef.

About the Steel - Shirogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) No. 2 steel is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Yoshimi Kato Shirogami #2 Migaki Gyuto 210mm

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