"Santoku knife 165, Yoshimi Kato Nashiji"
Hiroshi Kato - a true master of Japanese knives
He is the second master blacksmith and knifemaker of the family. He learned the fine art of forging knives of exceptionally high quality from his father, Kintaro Kato. Traditionally, this was the usual way in which the skills and \"secrets\" of the masters were passed on. Traditions played an important role for Hiroschi Kato, but he is also a person of change. As a co-initiator, together with other master blacksmiths, he founded the knife village Takefu with the aim of preserving the old knowledge, exchanging experiences and passing them on to young blacksmiths. One of the boys was Yoshimi Kato, son and successor of Hiroshi, who is now also one of the masters. Hirosho Kato, today, after almost 60 years of work, mostly rests the blacksmith's hammer and is mainly responsible for quality, further development and training. in 2008, Hiroshi Kato became the second knifemaker to receive the Certificate of Traditional Craftsmen, a high distinction for excellence in craftsmanship.
Yoshimi Kato Nashiji (Pear Skin)
Material: Blue paper steel remains the most popular knife steel in Japan. It is more wear resistant than shirogami, making it even harder to cut, offers extremely high hardness and enthusiastic sharpening potential. With a little practice, Aogami super can be sharpened like no other steel - razor sharp. The knife series Nashiji by Yoshimi Kato is forged with Aogami super and an outer skin (sheath), neatly \"fire-polished\" by the master Yoshimi Kato, son of Hiroshi Kato, himself. The steel of the sheath and the finish Nashiji not only look very good, they also protect against rust, without being rustproof by European standards. With usual and careful treatment, rusting is almost impossible. The unadulterated pleasure of this knife can last a lifetime. Finish: Nashiji, or Pear Skin Finish, is a Japanese specialty. Functionally, it provides additional protection for the fine blade and facilitates the cutting work by reducing the adhesion of the cut material. Wafer-thin fillets of fish or meat, fine slices of cucumber, tomato or onion have almost no chance of sticking to the blade. Visually, it is a real treat for enthusiasts, Japanese knives with this finish are in great demand. The dotted structure and fine satin sheen give the knife its own charm and character. Handle: The knife handles of the Nashiji series are 8-cornered, very easy to grip and non-slip. The Rosewood - a Rosewood - is characterized by very high durability and resistance, the dark grain looks extremely noble.
How to use
Japanese chef's knives are made of extremely hard steels and are forged and ground thinner than their European counterparts. Some of these knives have very finely ground cutting layers, making them more delicate and suitable only for soft cut foods. Please refer to the product details for information in this regard. In particular, knives with a very thin cutting edge and hollow grind are prone to chipping on the blade. These are excellent for fine cuts of soft cut material, but should be used with appropriate care. Sharpening on a whetstone usually produces an angled grind, which makes the edge more stable over time.
Breakouts on the cutting edge can also occur due to leverage forces as well as frozen cuttings, which significantly reduce the temperature of the steel. Leverage forces often occur when cutting material with bones, for example. Chipping on the cutting edge may need to be ground out by a professional.
The knife should always be guided straight with pulling or pushing cut, without much pressure. To maintain sharpness, avoid cutting on stone, glass or other hard surfaces. Never use \"sharpening steel\" for resharpening. Water sharpening stones are recommended (grit: 400-1200 for preliminary sharpening, 3000 for fine sharpening, 6000 or more to strip the blade) and a honing leather if necessary.
Please keep the knife away from children. These knives are extremely sharp, please be careful.
All products are unique, slight deviations from the exemplary picture are therefore possible.
Care instructions
When using knives made of delicate steel types, such as Aogami, Shirogami or V-Toku, please clean them occasionally with a cloth and water even during prolonged use. However, acidic foods can still cause discoloration on these classic carbon steels. After use, please wash by hand with hot water and use a neutral dishwashing detergent if necessary. Please do not put the knife in the dishwasher under any circumstances. After cleaning, dry thoroughly, oil if necessary, and store in a well-ventilated area. Residual moisture can cause rust in non-stainless steels. See our posts on the ORYOKI Japan blog for product care.
Clean the knife by hand and do not use a dishwasher. Dry it thoroughly afterwards.
