The Minamo is the newest offering from the esteemed Yoshimi Kato of Kintaro Hamono in Takefu Knife Village. The Minamo line is meticulously crafted using SG2 powdered steel, renowned for its exceptional fineness, sharpness, and edge retention. The elegant hammered "Minamo" pattern draws inspiration from the beauty of summer thunderstorms, with the alignment of lines along the blade forming patterns reminiscent of ancient coins.
Master Kato's collaboration with Master Kurosaki has resulted in knives that share similarities in design and performance. They feature an incredibly thin profile behind the edge, ensuring exceptional sharpness out of the box and excellent food release. These blades are characterized by their thinness and nimbleness in hand. Considering the exceptional level of craftsmanship, artistic value, and the utilization of SG2 core steel, I believe the pricing for this line is remarkably reasonable.
