{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-sg2-hyo-nakiri-165mm-blade-only","title":"Yoshimi Kato SG2 Hyo Nakiri 165mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eS\u003cspan\u003etainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SG2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsuchime Migaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNone ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" title=\"Choose yours\" style=\"color: #0066ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.10mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eForged by the highly esteemed Master Yoshimi Kato in the legendary Takefu Knife Village, this piece highlights the incredible precision, speed, and artistic flair of one of Echizen's premier modern blacksmiths. Having taken over the family forge from his legendary father-in-law, Hiroshi Kato, Yoshimi Kato has carved out an international reputation for pushing the limits of heat-treatment and geometry. His knives are widely celebrated for their exceptional grind consistency and elite performance, striking a perfect balance between stunning visual aesthetics and professional-grade utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis 165mm Nakiri arrives as a bare blade at our request—available unmounted exclusively at our request—offering the ultimate high-end canvas to pair a master-level forge with a custom handle of your own choice. Forged with a premium SG2 (R2) powder metallurgy stainless steel core hardened to an elite 62-63 HRC, this advanced micro-carbide steel delivers a laser-like, enduring edge that holds its sharpness far longer than standard stainless options. The classic, rectangular Nakiri profile features a flat edge line designed specifically for clean, satisfying push-cuts, making it the ultimate specialized weapon for processing large mounds of vegetables with absolute speed and uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe defining characteristic of this specific model is its breathtaking San-Mai construction, featuring a heavily hammered and brilliantly polished finish that catches the light with incredible flash and deep reflections. The intense tsuchime (hammered) pattern creates a dramatic, mirroring topography across the tall blade that isn't just visually captivating—it also dramatically reduces surface tension to prevent thin, starchy vegetable slices from sticking. With its ultra-thin grind behind the edge and high-voltage, reflective aesthetic, this bare Nakiri blade offers a rare opportunity to customize a truly striking piece of elite performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51493824397545,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/YoshimiKatoSG2HyoNakiri165mm_BladeOnly.png?v=1783429827","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/yoshimi-kato-sg2-hyo-nakiri-165mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}