Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Deba 180mm 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

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

making you the envy of sushi chefs around the world

in which you will be introduced to traditional knife types

our goal is to make high-quality culinary tools accessible to all

Blade Height: 44mm (1

Weight: 92g (3

Steel Type: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel (Stain resistant steel)

hit or chop frozen products or bones

Blade Height: 42mm (1

Handle Material: PC(Plastic)

Weight: 136g (4

Naniwa stones are resin-bond made