Nao Yamamoto Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 160mm Shitan (ferrule: Black 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

Weight: 163g

Steel Type: VG10 Stain-Resistant Steel

Steel Type: Blue Super (Carbon Steel

Knife Type: Oyster Knife

Handle Length: 137mm

Steel Type: VG10 Kasumi Mirrored Finish

Blade Type:  Double Edged Blade

Weight: 171g

Knife Type: For Sujhiki knife

Weight: 157g (5

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Blade Height: 47mm