Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm Red 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

Handle Material: Bubinga

Weight: 277g (9

An oroshigane is different from typical Western graters

Handle Material: Walnut

This Saya does NOT fit these knives

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Blade Length: 250mm (9

Echizen in Fukui Prefecture

Weight: 260g (9

Born in 1979

metal chopsticks with bamboo handles are preferred

Length:133mm (5")