Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Hammered Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut Handle Steel Type_White Steel 3")Height: 350mm (1

3")Height: 350mm (1

Returning a stone into its box while still wet or damp will result in molding and might decrease in quality

Toshitaka works with craftsmen who respect seki cutlery's history and tradition

MANAITA's long curved edge

Steel Type: Molybdenum (Stain resistant steel)

Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Hammered Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut Handle Steel Type_White Steel 3")Height: 350mm (1Nao 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