Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut Handle Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel The 33-layer Damascus steel used

The 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor sharp Japanese knife is hand hammered to ensure the strength of the blade and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention

Weight: 237g (8

Handle Length: 160mm (6

Fujiwara knives are revered around the world

Handle Length: 92mm (3

Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut Handle Uddeholm Swedish stain-resistant steel The 33-layer Damascus steel usedNao 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