{"product_id":"yoshimi-kato-hyo-sg2-tsuchime-santoku","title":"Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Tsuchime Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eYoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Tsuchime Santoku\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Japanese kitchen knife for everyday vegetables, fish and boneless meat. Its broad blade gives you room for guiding knuckles when chopping, while the curved tip is useful for controlled slicing. The Hyo finish places sharp, angular hammer marks above the polished cutting face, giving the blade a distinctive texture that changes with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Echizen, Japan, this santoku combines an \u003cstrong\u003eSG2 powdered stainless steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e with stainless cladding. The hard core supports lasting edge retention, and the double-bevel edge suits both right- and left-handed cooks. This version comes with the fitted octagonal wood handle and pale ferrule shown in the photos. Natural handle colors, grain and hammered details vary between knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is a Hyo santoku suitable for a home cook?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A santoku is a versatile choice for slicing vegetables, dicing onions and preparing boneless proteins, particularly when you prefer a compact blade to a longer gyuto. Use light pressure and controlled cuts, keeping the edge aligned with the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is the SG2 blade stainless?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The SG2 core and stainless outer layers make everyday care straightforward. Hand-wash and dry the knife promptly, including the handle and the area where the blade meets the ferrule. Avoid soaking and dishwashers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How is the Hyo finish different from Minamo?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyo has an angular, irregular hammered pattern, visible in the close-up photographs. This listing is for the Hyo series; choose it when you want that particular blade finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I protect and maintain the edge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a wood or knife-friendly \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bones, frozen foods, hard pits and twisting the blade in a cut. Light passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help between sharpenings. When needed, use whetstones or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eprofessional sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e. Store the clean, dry blade in a guard that fits its length and height. For a future \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/custom-handles\"\u003ePrisma or other custom handle\u003c\/a\u003e, confirm fit and installation before ordering.\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 Hyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SG2 \/ R2 powdered stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e San-mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyo tsuchime, with angular hammer marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 165mm, nominal Hyo santoku specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood handle with pale ferrule, as pictured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal wa handle\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 length and hardness are published reference specifications for the Hyo santoku. Individual handmade knives can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshimi Kato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67843435462880,"sku":"TK-67843435462880","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/yoshimi-kato-hyo-sg2-santoku-1.jpg?v=1791612663","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/yoshimi-kato-hyo-sg2-tsuchime-santoku","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}