Withdrawn Kiyoshi Kato

[Logan A.]

I have 4 Kato to sell. I spent a lot of time money and effort to build up a small collection of his knives, and once it was completed I realized that I’d never use them due to the cost. I wrestled with it for a bit, but I’m not in the financial position to justify keeping these.

- All are Aogami
- All prices are shipped and Insured CONUS

Kato 210mm migaki Sujihiki - $1500
Kato 240mm migaki Gyuto - $1400
Kato 255mm Kurouchi gyuto - $2100
Kato 270mm Kurouchi Sujihiki - $2200

Follow-up posts will have more specs and pictures.

 

[Logan A.]

210 Sujihiki:
Weight: 122g
Edge Length: 211mm
Heel height: 39mm
Taper heel, mid, tip: 3.7 - 1.8 - .09
Handle: Ho wood octagonal

Notes - haven’t seen many of these around. Full convex and thin grind especially towards the edge. Crazy taper. The Kato grind on his migaki seems geared towards performance.

240mm Gyuto:
Weight: 202g
Edge length: 233mm
Heel height: 50mm
Taper Heel, mid, tip: 5.5 - 2.2 - .09
Handle: Ho wood octagonal

Notes: Best taper I’ve ever seen on a knife. Insane. Same as the suji in that it has a thin grind towards the edge. Performance geared. It came with some fine scratches near the kanji which you can catch in certain lighting.

 

[Logan A.]

270mm Sujihiki:
Weight: 191g
Edge length: 266mm
Heel height: 43mm
Taper heel, mid, tip: 4.8 - 2.3 - 1.5
Handle: Ho wood octagonal

Notes: I see why people love these. Perfect combination of rustic characteristics paired with precise craftsmanship. Very forward balanced and stiff.

255mm Gyuto:
Weight: 227g
Edge Length: 252mm
Heel Height: 52.5mm
Taper mid, heel, tip: 5.3 - 2.2 - 1.5
Handle: Ho wood D-shape

Notes: Very commanding in its weight and size. I haven’t seen one of his standard gyuto with these specs before. Handle is very comfortable.

 

[Etilah]

DM sent

 

[Logan A.]

I’ll try to get back to all DM’s by end of day. I will be prioritizing anyone who wishes to buy more than one knife, and people within CONUS.

 

[Rodin326]

Nice collection. GLWS.

 

[Corradobrit1]

Some of the best specs I've seen on Kato knives, Ku or Migaki

 

[Uncle Danny]

Bloody hell i want that 255 KU
You don’t need it, but GLWS

 

[aecadiz]

Logan is a great guy, but with confidence!

 

[aporigine]

Bloody hell i want that 255 KU
You don’t need it, but GLWS

I’m staring unblinking into a great vast deep rabbit hole right now. Mesmeric.

 

[Uncle Danny]

You go ahead, Alice. I don’t have the stones

 

[ynot1985]

Nice collection and boxes too

 

[aporigine]

You go ahead, Alice. I don’t have the stones

Go ask Alice
when she’s ten feet tall

 

[Logan A.]

255 Ku Gyuto sold

Thank you all for the kind comments

 

[Logan A.]

240 Migaki gyuto sold

210 suji and 270 suji still available.

 

[Logan A.]

I’ve been asked about trades/partials. Only considerations would be
- Takada No Hamono 300mm Sujihiki (Damascus preferred)
- Takada No Hamono 210mm Sujihiki

 

[Logan A.]

270mm Kurouchi Sujihiki sold.

210 Sujihiki is still available. Only other one I’ve seen was on knifewear for over $1700.

 

[Logan A.]

Bump

 

[Burghound]

Hi Logan - has the suji been sold yet? If not, let me know and I will DM you.

 

[Logan A.]

210 Sujihiki is available