Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Petty-Utility 150mm Yew Tree 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

Heat Proof Temperature: -30〜80℃

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Deba

(Knife rack only

Knife Type: Kiritsuke

Kanetsune is located at Seki City

Blade Length: 240mm (9

Handles are attached to case and fit in hands to hold

Blade Length: 260mm (10

Blade Height: 39mm

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61

Weight: 181g (6

Weight: 174g (6