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Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:39 am
by 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.
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:02 am
by 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
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:54 am
by TomAiello
I've never heard of them. But I'd be very interested to hear your report when you get it, Larry. Please post. :)
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:23 pm
by 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
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:37 pm
by Larry_Mott
I got it today, very smooth, very Rockstead-y and scary sharp. I'm happy with it!
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:40 pm
by Larry_Mott
James Y wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:23 pm
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.
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:59 pm
by MacLaren
Larry_Mott wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:40 pm
James Y wrote: ↑Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:23 pm
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....
Re: Katsu knives
Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:34 pm
by James Y
Yeah, what matters is the quality, and I must say, that’s a beautiful knife there!
Jim
