Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm Shitan Handle Chromax Steel Handle Length: 129mm (5

Handle Length: 129mm (5

The sharpness of the knives from the Kashiwa manufacturer

Keeping with tradition

This is the highest grade of Japanese knife following in the wake of Japanese swords

*If there is a residual chemical smell

Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm Shitan Handle Chromax Steel Handle Length: 129mm (5Hideo 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