Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Petty-Utility 135mm Red Pakka wood 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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Tanaka started training and making knives in Takefu

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- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade

Blade Height: 34

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Turnaround time is 1-3 weeks

Blade Hardness: HRC

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Weight: 40g (1

Hideo Kitaoka forges his blades from high carbon steel for the finest edge quality