Nao Yamamoto
Born in 1970. 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: Gyuto knife
Steel Type: Silver Steel No.3 Nashiji
Blade Type: Double-edged Blade
Blade Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Blade Thickness: 3.0mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Handle Material: Walnut Handle
Weight: 126g
Use & 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.
It usually takes 3-6 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available.