Nao Yamamoto Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 135mm 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

Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)

Without the stand

Knife Type: Bunka knife

Their knives cut clean and smooth making them popular not only throughout Japan but chefs worldwide recognize their superior performance

bleach safe

Instead of the material falling through the holes

Size: 210 x 65 x 32mm

Weight: 145g

Weight: 264g (9

making them equally perfect for home cooks and professionals alike

Handle Length: 146mm (5

Handle Length: 130mm