Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan HandleHideo Kitaoka Born in 1950, knife smith Hideo Kitaoka works in Takefu Village, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. From a young age Kitaoka began learning his craft from his father and now specializes in traditional single bevel knives. Keeping with tradition, Hideo Kitaoka forges his blades from high carbon steel for the finest edge quality. The superior craftsmanship resonates throughout the body as you use these knives, making you the envy of sushi

Fukui Prefecture

1 (Carbon Steel

Ferrule Material: Plastic

Blade Length: 360mm (14

Handle Material: Black PC(Plastic)

Knife Type: Makiri

Knife Type:  for Sakimaru Takohiki Knife

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62

Rust Prone)

Weight: 349g (12

Ferrule Material: White Stone

Weight: 189g (6