Nao Yamamoto White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Gyuto 180mm Cherry Wood Handle Western Style Deba Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61

Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61

Knife Type: Deba

Handle Material: Burnt Oak

Handle Material: Cherry Blossoms

Handle Material: Rosewood

Nao Yamamoto White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Gyuto 180mm Cherry Wood Handle Western Style Deba Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61Nao 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