Yoshimi Kato has taken the reins of the workshop founded by his father-in-law, Hiroshi Kato, and is widely regarded as one of the leading blacksmiths working in Echizen today. His knives reflect a careful balance of traditional craftsmanship, refined aesthetics, and practical performance.
The Kato Nashiji Suminagashi Petty 150mm is forged using VG-10 stainless steel, a proven Japanese cutlery steel valued for its strong edge retention, excellent wear resistance, and high corrosion resistance. VG-10 is trusted by some of the most respected names in the industry, including Shun and Miyabi. In this knife, the VG-10 core is clad in softer stainless steel and hammer forged to create a flowing suminagashi (Damascus) pattern. The upper blade road transitions into a nashiji, or pear-skin, finish, giving the knife a distinctive look while maintaining durability and ease of care.
With its longer 150mm edge length, this petty offers added reach and versatility while retaining the precision and control Kato san is known for. It performs beautifully for both in-hand work and light board tasks such as slicing fruit, trimming proteins, prepping vegetables, and handling detail-oriented kitchen jobs. The blade is rigid and responsive, allowing it to move effortlessly through herbs and small ingredients. Balanced, precise, and highly functional, this is a versatile petty that feels at home in a wide range of kitchen tasks. The Kato Nashiji Suminagashi Petty 150mm is an easy recommendation.Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
Made In: Echizen, Japan
Factory: Takefu Village
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Edge Grind: 50/50
Weight: 2.8 oz (80 g)
Edge Length: 150 mm
Total Length: 279 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
Blade Height: 30 mm
The Kato Nashiji Suminagashi Petty 150mm is forged using VG-10 stainless steel, a proven Japanese cutlery steel valued for its strong edge retention, excellent wear resistance, and high corrosion resistance. VG-10 is trusted by some of the most respected names in the industry, including Shun and Miyabi. In this knife, the VG-10 core is clad in softer stainless steel and hammer forged to create a flowing suminagashi (Damascus) pattern. The upper blade road transitions into a nashiji, or pear-skin, finish, giving the knife a distinctive look while maintaining durability and ease of care.
With its longer 150mm edge length, this petty offers added reach and versatility while retaining the precision and control Kato san is known for. It performs beautifully for both in-hand work and light board tasks such as slicing fruit, trimming proteins, prepping vegetables, and handling detail-oriented kitchen jobs. The blade is rigid and responsive, allowing it to move effortlessly through herbs and small ingredients. Balanced, precise, and highly functional, this is a versatile petty that feels at home in a wide range of kitchen tasks. The Kato Nashiji Suminagashi Petty 150mm is an easy recommendation.
