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Hideo Kitaoka
[Left Handed] Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Deba Japanese Chef Knife 180mm
[Left Handed] Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Deba Japanese Chef Knife 180mm
1532 NE Alberta st.
1532 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland OR 97211
United States
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Hideo Kitaoka
Born in 1950, knife smith Hideo Kitaoka works in Takefu Village, Echizen in Fukui Prefecture. He learned his craft from his father in Echizen as a child. He is known for traditional style knife making with single grinds and does excellent work in a variety of carbon steels. . He specializes in the production of high quality, traditional Japanese blades. In 1980, Echizen was the first production centre for forged blades to be awarded the nationally recognized Traditional Craft Product accolade.Specifications:
Knife Type: Deba
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
HRC: 60-61
Blade Type: Single edged blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 52mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 7mm
Handle Material: Shitan Handle
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Length: 134mm (5.3")
Weight: 318g (11.2 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.
US Domestic Shipping
Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. All orders over $200 ship for free. Please note, all shipping delivery times listed are in addition to our standard order processing time of 1-2 business day.
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Please note 2-5 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Priority Mail (2-3 business days)
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Please note 2-3 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Priority Express (1-2 business days)
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Please note 1-2 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
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