Nao Yamamoto Blue Steel Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm 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

never soak stones with #3000 grits and higher in the water

Weight: 163g

Sogizukuri

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Santoku

Weight: 200g (7

Camellia oil (or Tsubaki oil

Weight: 108g (3

Handle Material: Ebony with Ring

Blade Type: Double Edged Blade

Weight: 28g (1 ounces)

A fine keyaki handle made by meticulous craftsmen

" A high-quality knife can last for decades