This 90mm yokote kogatana is a smaller sibling to our other Okeya utility knife, with the same fitted sheath and handle combination that gives it the look of a miniature samurai sword. It is built for small detail cutting tasks both in the kitchen and around the house.
The blade is made from Hitachi Shirogami #2, or White #2, steel with an attractive pattern on the cladding. Okeya, a father and son shop in Miki, Japan, builds this kogatana with the same hands-on care found across their full kitchen knife line, just scaled down to a more pocketable size.
What Customers Are Saying: This knife arrives sharp enough to shave with right out of the box, and owners consistently praise the fit and finish. The sheath is sanded smooth rather than lacquered, which one reviewer preferred for the understated look, and more than one owner has said coworkers admire the knife on sight.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
The blade is made from Hitachi Shirogami #2, or White #2, steel with an attractive pattern on the cladding. Okeya, a father and son shop in Miki, Japan, builds this kogatana with the same hands-on care found across their full kitchen knife line, just scaled down to a more pocketable size.
What Customers Are Saying: This knife arrives sharp enough to shave with right out of the box, and owners consistently praise the fit and finish. The sheath is sanded smooth rather than lacquered, which one reviewer preferred for the understated look, and more than one owner has said coworkers admire the knife on sight.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
- Brand: Okeya
- Location: Miki City, Japan
- Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White Paper Steel)
- Weight: 2.8 oz
- Cutting Blade Length: 50 mm
- Total Length: 185 mm
- Spine Thickness: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 22 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) This is a fun little knifePosted By: Ben S - verified customer
16 people found this review helpful
Out of the box it's sharp enough to shave hair. The fit and finish are good. The sheath isn't lacquered, but is sanded smooth. I love the look of this knife, as does everyone at the restaurant I work at. I look forward to finding different uses for this knife.
16 people found this review helpful
Out of the box it's sharp enough to shave hair. The fit and finish are good. The sheath isn't lacquered, but is sanded smooth. I love the look of this knife, as does everyone at the restaurant I work at. I look forward to finding different uses for this knife.
