Nao Yamamoto SRS13 Black Damascus Gyuto 210mm Cherry Blossoms 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

Young skilled craftsman

Weight: 167g

Kin-BS-NA165-HON

HRC: 62-63

Blade Thickness: 6mm (0

Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)

Weight: 1300g (2

Weight: 316g (11

handle material available

Blade Height: 49mm (1

He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman

Handle material: High-strength food grade rubber