Nao Yamamoto
Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut Handle
Nao Yamamoto Yasuki Blue Steel Kurouchi Petty-Utility 150mm Walnut 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: Petty-Utility
Steel Type: Yasuki Blue Steel (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 150mm (5.9")
Blade Height: 33mm (1.3")
Blade Thickness: 3.2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Black Pakka wood
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 115mm (4.5")
Weight: 87g (3.1 ounces)
Use and 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.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.
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.
USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days)
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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)
The cut-off time for USPS Priority Express is 10am PST. Express orders placed after 10am or on the weekend will be shipped out the following business day. Orders over $300 will be given Signature Confirmation and will require a signature upon delivery. Signature Confirmation can be waved if requested.
Please note 1-2 days is an estimate and may vary depending on location.
USPS Insurance
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