Yoshimi Kato VG10 Nashiji Sumi

Yoshimi Kato has been making knives for CKTG for years from his workshop in Echizen, Japan, and this Nashiji Suminagashi line showcases his dedication and skill in a particularly striking way. The VG-10 stainless core is clad in soft stainless that is hammer forged into a flowing suminagashi Damascus pattern on the lower blade, transitioning into a textured nashiji pear skin finish up top. The walnut octagonal handle with black buffalo horn ferrule completes a knife that is as visually distinctive as it is easy to live with day to day.