Nao Yamamoto

Nao Yamamoto

Nao Yamamoto is an award-winning master blacksmith, based in the city of Echizen in Fukui Prefecture. Former apprentice of the late blacksmith Masami Asai, Yamamoto has taken on his master’s mantle and continues to produce knives under the Asai name.

Yamamoto’s work has never ceased to impress, he is exceptionally talented in forging both stainless and high carbon steels, as well as incorporating unique and beautiful Damascus patterns into his blades. In addition, Yamamoto is particularly talented in heat treating techniques and is a notable member of the Takefu Knife Village association.
Brands
1 product
Nao Yamamoto Blue Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Walnut Handle - Seisuke Knife
Nao Yamamoto Blue Super Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Walnut Handle
$736.00
Nao Yamamoto

Shop Refurbished

TAKUMI Trade-In

Our TAKUMI Trade-In program renews quality kitchen knives through sustainable restoration.

Each knife undergoes ultrasonic cleaning, repair, sharpening and polishing. Once finished, they receive certification with our Seisuke Hanko seal, verifying quality and performance.

Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Hatsukokoro Blue Steel No. 2 Petty Utility 150mm Teak Handle
$120.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Sakai Takayuki AUS10 Hammered Nakiri 160mm Black Pakkawood Handle with Saya
$200.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Moritaka Hamono Blue Steel Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Shitan & Buffalo Horn Handle - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Moritaka Hamono Blue Steel Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm Shitan & Buffalo Horn Handle
$250.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Hammered Teflon Coating Kengata Gyuto 190mm Burnt Oak Hangle - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Hammered Teflon Coating Kengata Gyuto 190mm Burnt Oak Hangle
$215.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Global Molybdenum Vanadium Gyuto 210mm - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Global Molybdenum Vanadium Gyuto 210mm
$95.00
Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 180mm - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 180mm
$325.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Iseya VG10 Damascus Petty-Utility 120mm - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Iseya VG10 Damascus Petty-Utility 120mm
$65.00 $98.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Masahiro Molybdenum Round-Style Honesuki Boning 150mm - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Masahiro Molybdenum Round-Style Honesuki Boning 150mm
$150.00 $186.00
Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Konosuke White Steel No.2 Kasumi Mukimono 180mm Shitan & Buffalo Horn Handle with Saya - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Konosuke White Steel No.2 Kasumi Mukimono 180mm Shitan & Buffalo Horn Handle with Saya
$350.00
Seisuke Knife
Sold out
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Takeshi Saji Blue Steel No.2 Colored Damascus Nakiri 165mm Custom Wood & Resin Handle - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Takeshi Saji Blue Steel No.2 Colored Damascus Nakiri 165mm Custom Wood & Resin Handle
$600.00
Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Sakai Kikumori White Steel No.1 Kasumi Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Dyed Burl & Spalted Birch Handle - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Sakai Kikumori White Steel No.1 Kasumi Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Dyed Burl & Spalted Birch Handle
$495.00
Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Jikko White Steel No.2 Kasumi Kujira Gyuto 210mm Cherry Wood Handle - Seisuke Knife
Seisuke TAKUMI Trade-In Jikko White Steel No.2 Kasumi Kujira Gyuto 210mm Cherry Wood Handle
$450.00
Seisuke Knife
Shop TAKUMI