Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Sujihiki 270mm with Yew Tree Handle

NY-V0-D-SU270YT
$582.00
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Born in 1970. 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 Shirogami and Aogami based on purpose of use. His knife shaped fish bone was awarded Ars prize in 2013 All Nippon Knife Show in Kobe.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Sujihiki
Steel Type: VG10
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 270mm (10.6")
Blade Height: 43mm (1.7")
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm
Handle Material: Yew Tree Handle
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 182g (6.4 ounces)

Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.

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