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Yoshimi Kato 63 Layer VG10 Damascus Chef Knives with Japanese Black Urushi Lacquered Enju Handle

We’re pleased to introduce Yoshimi Kato VG10 Damascus Knives with Pure Japanese Black Urushi Lacquered Enju (Japanese pagoda tree) Handle for beauty and durability.



This series features beautiful 63 layer Damascus-patterned blades with popular VG10 core, which provides excellent rust resistance and a long-lasting edge.

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.


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All the Hocho-Knife staff
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