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Katayama VG10 Gyuto 210mm

Original price was: $240.00.Current price is: $60.00.

SKU: KY-104 Category:

The apprenticeship tradition is alive and well in Japan and Katayama san is a prime example. He has worked and studied under the stewardship of his boss, Saji san, in Echizen for the past 8 years and is now becoming an independent knife maker starting in April 2021. We are the first international customer for his knives. This knife uses VG-10 stainless steel with beautiful Damascus cladding.

  • Blacksmith: Katayama San
  • Location: Echizen, Japan
  • Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
  • Edge Grind: 50/50
  • Edge Steel: VG10
  • HRC 61
  • Cladding: Stainless Damascus
  • Handle: Kiyaki Octagonal
  • Ferrule: Ebony
  • Weight: 6.3 oz (180 g)
  • Edge Length: 216 mm
  • Total Length: 360 mm
  • Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
  • Blade Height: 53 mm