{"product_id":"minamo-sg2-santoku","title":"Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Santoku — Carbon Fiber Gold Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Santoku pairs a compact Japanese kitchen blade with a carbon fiber gold-fleck handle. Made in Echizen, Japan, its SG2 powdered stainless steel core and stainless cladding suit everyday vegetable prep, boneless meat and fish. The Minamo hammered pattern adds texture above the polished cutting face, while the octagonal handle gives your fingers distinct surfaces to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife comes fitted with the carbon fiber gold-fleck handle shown in the photos. Its black and grey pattern, gold-colored flecks and narrow accent band complement the bright blade. Handle patterns and hammered details vary slightly from knife to knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this santoku a good choice for home cooking?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its compact blade is useful for slicing vegetables, dicing onions and preparing boneless proteins, especially if you prefer less length than a full-size gyuto. Use controlled slicing and push cuts; avoid twisting the edge through dense ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs SG2 stainless steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the SG2 core and outer cladding are stainless, making care straightforward. Hand wash, rinse and dry after use. Stainless steel still needs care: do not leave the knife soaking or put it in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I protect the edge and maintain the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a knife-friendly wood or synthetic cutting board, such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits and glass boards. Sharpen on whetstones when needed, and use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e with light pressure between sharpenings. Wipe the handle clean and dry; store the completely dry blade in a properly fitted guard. For a Prisma handle change, contact us first to confirm size and fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshimi Kato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minamo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku \/ multipurpose Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, San Mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minamo hammered \/ tsuchime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 45mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber with gold-colored flecks and an accent spacer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Echizen, Fukui, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade dimensions are reference measurements for the Minamo santoku and may vary between individual knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67810903490784,"sku":"TK-67810903490784","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-minamo-sg2-santoku-carbon-gold-1.jpg?v=1791536344","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/minamo-sg2-santoku","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}