Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Cherry Blossoms Handle Shikisai New handle material：Pakkawood

New handle material：Pakkawood

Osaka prefecture

Length: 150mm

Japan made Naniwa stones are consistently graded

Knife Type: Nakiri

Nao Yamamoto VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Cherry Blossoms Handle Shikisai New handle material：PakkawoodNao 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