Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Nakiri
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Eligible US purchases include 180-day returns and a free prepaid return label.
Free US shipping over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days; UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days. Custom work may add 1–2 business days.
Every order is fully insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us and we will handle the claim.
Overview
The Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Nakiri is a purpose-built vegetable slicer forged in Echizen’s Takefu Knife Village. “Minamo” means water surface—you’ll see it in the stainless hammered finish that helps shed food and looks incredible under kitchen light. A powdered SG2 (R2) stainless core in a classic san-mai build delivers laser-like sharpness, outstanding edge life, and low-maintenance performance. Our Tokushu Knife edition features a premium carbon-fiber, gold-fleck octagonal wa-handle for excellent balance and a confident, modern grip.
Flat profile + tall heel = effortless push cuts through onions, squash, and herbs with superb board contact. Precision-ground 50/50 geometry, crisp tip control, and clean laser engraving round out a nakiri that shines for both pros and passionate home cooks.
Common Questions
Q: Is a nakiri only for vegetables?
A: It’s optimized for vegetables, herbs, and fruit. You can portion boneless proteins gently, but avoid bones, frozen foods, and prying to protect the thin SG2 edge.
Q: How do I keep the edge popping?
A: Hand-wash and dry immediately. Touch up between sharpenings on our Tokushu Premium XL Buffalo Strop, and if storing for a while, wipe on a whisper of Tsubaki (camellia) oil. For max edge life, use a soft board like the Hasegawa Pro Cutting Board, or choose our professional sharpening service for dialed-in bite out of the box.
Specifications
- Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato (Echizen, Japan)
- Construction: San-mai, hammer-forged
- Core Steel: SG2 (R2) powdered stainless
- Cladding Type: Stainless, Minamo hammered finish
- Blade Length: 165 mm (edge ~160–165 mm depending on batch)
- Overall Length: ~305–310 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): ~2.0 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): ~2.0 mm
- Blade Height: ~51–52 mm
- Weight: ~158–170 g (varies by handle; our carbon-fiber version typically ~150–165 g)
- Handle Material: Carbon-fiber composite with gold fleck, octagonal wa-handle
- Hardness (HRC): 62–63
- Edge Geometry: 50/50 double bevel
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
Outside the US: Supported international orders from TokushuKnife.com typically ship via FedEx Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). Tokushu Knife pays all applicable import duties and taxes on the customer's behalf. Customers are not responsible for paying duties or taxes. Available destinations, shipping charges and delivery estimates are shown at checkout. Customers may also shop at TokushuKnife.eu for regional inventory and options.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
