Nao Yamamoto Blue Steel Kurouchi Hammered(Maru) Petty-Utility 140mm Walnut HandleNao Yamomoto Born in 1979. After serving Masami Azai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship, went thru further apprenticeship with Kamotou Hamono in Takefu. Several years ago, once again, worked with Mr. Azai and inherited his techniques and 'Echizen Marukatsu' inscription. Nao Yamamoto is most noteworthy blacksmith today. Manufactures from kitchen knives to short sword and his talent is seen in wide area. Selecting stainless like VG10 Damascus, or

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Handle Material:  Magnolia

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

Handle Material: Green Micarta

Knife Type: Sabaki

Weight: 224g (7

Steel Type: INOX (Stain resistant steel)

Blade Height: 63

Flexible thickness adjustment from as thin as 0

Kita-B2-YA300

Weight: 96g (3

Handle Length: 165mm、180mm、195mm、210mm、225mm、240mm、270mm