Nao Yamamoto Coreless Damascus Santoku 170mm Ironwood 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

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Material: Magnolia Wood/Covered with Lacquer

using bleach will help to remove these

Handle Length: 120mm (4

Weight: 367g (12

this will soften and deform the cutting board

The high temperature will weaken the structure of the board and may cause warping

so in recent days Sukenari has begun forging knives from 'high speed steels' such as VG10 and ZDP189

Born in 1979

Weight: 145g (5

you will likely see Suehiro sharpening stones almost everywhere

Handle Material: Black Pakka wood