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義実 Yoshimi
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MakerKato Yoshimi (Kanehiro Hamono)RegionEchizen, Fukui
Marks義実SteelsAogami Super, SG2 / R2, VG10
Knife types madeGyuto, Santoku, Bunka, Petty, Nakiri, SujihikiMain useWestern-style chef's knife: meat, large vegetables, rocking cuts.
Recommended whetstone1000 → 3000 (a diamond plate helps) JIS · how to sharpenMaintenanceRinse and wipe dry immediately after each use — never leave it wet or in the sink.
What this mark means
義実 reads Yoshimi. It is a chiselled or stamped kanji signature (mei) used by Kato Yoshimi (Kanehiro Hamono) (加藤義実（金広刃物）), Echizen, Fukui — the Echizen (Takefu) region. Kato Yoshimi.
About the maker
Successor to Hiroshi Kato at Kanehiro Hamono, Takefu Knife Village. 'Kato' knives sold abroad through Knifewear, Tosho etc. usually carry 義実 or 加藤 chiselled; the older ones read 廣 (Hiroshi).
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