Nao Yamamoto
Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Cherry Blossoms Handle
Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Cherry Blossoms Handle
1532 NE Alberta st.
1532 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland OR 97211
United States
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Nao 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 Shirogami and Aogami based on purpose of use. His knife shaped fish bone was awarded Ars prize in 2013 All Nippon Knife Show in Kobe.Specifications:
Knife Type: Nakiri
Steel Type: VG10 (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-62
Blade Type: Double edged blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 52mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 3.8mm (0.15")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Cherry Blossoms
Handle Length: 128mm (5")
Weight: 152g (5.4 ounces)
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