Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 165mm Shitan HandleHideo Kitaoka Born in 1950, knife smith Hideo Kitaoka works in Takefu Village, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. From a young age Kitaoka began learning his craft from his father and now specializes in traditional single bevel knives. Keeping with tradition, Hideo Kitaoka forges his blades from high carbon steel for the finest edge quality. The superior craftsmanship resonates throughout the body as you use these knives, making you the envy of sushi

This is the highest grade of Japanese knife following in the wake of Japanese swords

Handle Material: Ebony with Double Water Buffalo Ring Handle

Seisuke is Japanny’s original brand

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

Knife Type: Makiri

this will soften and deform the cutting board

and being stain resistant

metal chopsticks with bamboo handles are preferred

Weight: 145g (5

Comes with cleaning stone

Handle Length: 129mm (5

- Do not attempt to cut