{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-hyo-sg2-santoku-170mm-copy","title":"Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Santoku 170mm,  Carbon Fibre Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Santoku 170mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high-performance cutting tools. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Yoshimi Kato, this double-bevel blade features an SG2 powdered steel core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction. The 170mm santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable shape that measures 47mm at the heel and tapers from 1.8mm at the spine to 0.7mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC through precise heat treatment, providing edge retention and wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution that reduces chipping risks. The blade is thin behind the edge and features a tsuchime finish with sharp, angular arrow-like marks distinct from rounded hammered textures. Weighing 141g, the knife pairs with an octagonal wa handle crafted from stabilised birch burl. This construction supports extended use while maintaining balance for precision work. Production occurs entirely in-house at Takefu Knife Village, where Kato handles every forging step using signature heat treatment methods developed over three generations of Echizen blade-making.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato Kintaro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48354163818717,"sku":"KT-HS2-STK170-CF","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_8427.jpg?v=1786673344","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/ja\/products\/yoshimi-kato-hyo-sg2-santoku-170mm-copy","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}