Nao Yamamoto White Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 170mm Walnut 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: Maple with White Resin

dense grain resists warping and drains water efficiently

They take the meaning of "hand forged" to heart and do'nt cut any corners in the crafting of their blades

the excellent workmanship and technology tha create these knives remain unchanged

is famous for their durable and hard sharpening stones

Yuzo Komai (Bar Cenifolia) – Bartender from Minato

Why Wood-Core

Weight: 840g (0

Blade Height: 350mm (13

Sei-R2-GU210

Magnolia wood is commonly used for Saya cover

Blade Length: 209mm (8