{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-vg10-nashiji-nakiri-165mm","title":"Yoshimi Kato - VG10 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoshimi Kato — Craftsmanship at Its Sharpest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sharp Supply, we’re proud to carry the work of Yoshimi Kato, one of Takefu Knife Village’s most respected bladesmiths. Trained by his father-in-law, master blacksmith Hiroshi Kato, Yoshimi blends centuries-old Echizen forging tradition with a modern, performance-driven approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKato’s knives are known for their precision heat treatment, sleek, laser-thin grinds, and beautiful Damascus finishes. Working with steels like SG2\/R2, Aogami Super, and VG-10, he creates blades that hit the sweet spot between sharpness, durability, and everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re chasing a knife that delivers pro-level performance with real Japanese craftsmanship behind it, Yoshimi Kato is the kind of maker you buy once and use for life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore Steel: VG10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCladding Steel: Stainless Steal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nashiji Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height At Heel: 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness Above Heel: 2.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 167g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal Oak Enkoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sharp Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47851574165722,"sku":null,"price":351.96,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/3833\/9546\/files\/IMG_2420.heic?v=1778480573","url":"https:\/\/sharpsupply.com.au\/products\/yoshimi-kato-vg10-nashiji-nakiri-165mm","provider":"Sharp Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}