Nao Yamamoto SRS13 Black Damascus Gyuto 240mm Cherry Blossoms HandleNao 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

Handle Length: 107mm (4

Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords

Steel Type: Blue Steel ()

Naniwa takes pride in its Diamond Sharpening Stones series

- Flexible

Length:127mm (5")

Handle Length: 109mm (4

They have created many different steel types to find the perfect balance of edge retention and wear resistance

Before using this Suehiro sharpening stone

Width: 25mm (1")

(bamboo cutter

The blade can chip or break