Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 165mm Shitan Handle Length_80mm Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)

Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)

He has been creating many works with his own brand “Shigeki-saku Emainly

The towel is made in Japan

Length:134mm (5")

Steel Type: VG1 (Stain resistant steel)

Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 165mm Shitan Handle Length_80mm Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)Hideo Kitaoka Born in 1950, knife smith Hideo Kitaoka works in Takefu Village, Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture. From a young age Kitaoka began learning his craft from his father and now specializes in traditional single bevel knives. Keeping with tradition, Hideo Kitaoka forges his blades from high carbon steel for the finest edge quality. The superior craftsmanship resonates throughout the body as you use these knives, making you the envy of sushi