Kato Uchihamono Bunka 175mm SG2 Damascus No Handle

 Yoshimi Kato is the 3rd generation of a renowned blacksmith family in Takafu, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. Head of Kato Uchihamono, formerly known as Kintaro (his grandfather-in-law stared making blades in 1928) Mr. Kato has apprenticed under his father-in-law , Hiroshi Kato, in 2008 he received the certification of the traditional craftsmen before taking over the family business in 2018. He is also responsible for knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. Yoshimi Kato’s knives are exquisitely forged and finished.

The bunka, “cultural knife”, is inter-changeable with the santoku though the sharper angled tip is very handy for fine knife work. Great for home cooks and professionals.

SG2 is a powdered stainless steel, made by Takefu Steel, is designed for kitchen cutlery. It is corrosion resistant steel and can be heat treated to 64 HRC , it is easy to sharpen, has great edge retention and is loved by professionals. Kobelco Steel's R2 steel is believed to be exactly the same steel as SG2.

This knife does not come with a handle, please contact if you would like to have it handled.