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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.) in 2018.
His father started kitchen knife production in 1928 and founded his company KANEHIRO UCHI HAMONO at Takefu city, Fukui in 1958. He was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Silver Rays in 1987.

"Echizen" is the historical area in Fukui prefecture, including Takefu city, as one of Japanese important knife capitals.
The kitchen knives made in the Echizen is called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years.
Echizen Uchi Hamono is designated as "Traditional Crafts" by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry.

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Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Kurouchi Hammered WG8B ICHIMATSU Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Wenge Handle [Buffalo Ferrule]

kr6,842.60

kr6,291.58
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Yoshimi Kato R2 HYO Hammered RS8EB Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Ebony-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr6,291.58

kr5,680.45
Yoshimi Kato R2 HYO Hammered RS8EB Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Ebony-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr6,421.82

kr5,730.54
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Yoshimi Kato R2 HYO Hammered RS8EB Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 210mm with Ebony-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr5,991.02

kr5,369.87
Yoshimi Kato R2 HYO Hammered RS8EB Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 240mm with Ebony-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr7,253.37

kr6,542.05
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Yoshimi Kato R2 HYO Hammered RS8EB Japanese Chef's Nakiri(Vegetable) 165mm with Ebony-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr6,021.08

kr5,470.06
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered EB8N-ROSE Japanese Chef's Bunka Knife 170mm with Rose-Ring Ebony Handle

kr4,568.38

kr4,087.49
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered EB8N-ROSE Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Rose-Ring Ebony Handle

kr5,339.81

kr4,808.83
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered EB8N-ROSE Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Rose-Ring Ebony Handle

kr3,606.60

kr3,205.85
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8B Japanese Chef's Knife SET with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Dark Brown (KiritsukeGyuto210-Gyuto210-Slicer-Bunka-Santoku-Vegetable-Petty120)

kr29,534.73

kr24,625.62
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered OK8N Japanese Chef's Petty Knife(Utility) 150mm with Urushi Lacquered Oak Handle Natural Color

kr3,496.39

kr3,125.70
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered RS8R Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Red-Ring Octagonal Handle

kr6,421.82

kr5,730.54
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Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered WG8B Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 210mm with Wenge Handle

kr5,470.06

kr4,939.07
Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered WG8B Japanese Chef's Gyuto Knife 240mm with Wenge Handle

kr5,930.91

kr5,289.72
Yoshimi Kato R2 MINAMO Hammered WG8B Japanese Chef's Kengata-Gyuto Knife 240mm with Wenge Handle

kr6,021.08

kr5,429.98