Katsu knives

[Larry_Mott]

Anyone own/has owned one?
I have the Ti scale, 17 layer ZDP-189 model in the mail, but is curious bout y'all having any experience with Katsu knives.

[JRinFL]

They have some intriguing designs, to my eye anyway, however Katsu appears to be YACKM.*

"KATSU KNIVES is the main brand of G&M INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD, headquartered in Hong Kong.

With offices in mainland China, Hong Kong and Japan, we have established a solid foundation in the industry, including our state-of-the-art production facility located in mainland China."




*Yet Another Chinese Knife Maker

[TomAiello]

I've never heard of them. But I'd be very interested to hear your report when you get it, Larry. Please post. :)

[James Y]

I wonder if it's a Japanese-owned company based in Hong Kong/China, for lower manufacturing costs. 'Katsu' is a Japanese name.

Jim

[Larry_Mott]

I got it today, very smooth, very Rockstead-y and scary sharp. I'm happy with it!

[Larry_Mott]

I wonder if it's a Japanese-owned company based in Hong Kong/China, for lower manufacturing costs. 'Katsu' is a Japanese name.

Jim

Apparently the blades are manufactured, or at least heat treated in Japan. Regardless of origin, it's a smooth nice knife with scary sharp convex ground ZDP-189 blade.

[MacLaren]

I wonder if it's a Japanese-owned company based in Hong Kong/China, for lower manufacturing costs. 'Katsu' is a Japanese name.

Jim

Apparently the blades are manufactured, or at least heat treated in Japan. Regardless of origin, it's a smooth nice knife with scary sharp convex ground ZDP-189 blade.

Hehehe..I hear ya Larry
If they're good they're good....

[James Y]

Yeah, what matters is the quality, and I must say, that’s a beautiful knife there!

Jim