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Nao Yamamoto Nakiri Knife, Blue Paper Super Steel, Black Hammered, Rosewood Octagonal Handle

Nao Yamamoto Nakiri Knife, Blue Paper Super Steel, Black Hammered, Rosewood Octagonal Handle

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Spec

Type Vegetable cutter
Blade Double-edged
Length 315mm
Blade Length 165mm
Weight 186g
Material Blue Paper Super Steel
Handle Rosewood Octagonal Handle

Brand

Who is Nao Yamamoto?

Yamamoto is a craftsman who values tradition and is committed to old-fashioned forging. He began his journey as an Echizen blacksmith at the age of 18, apprenticing at Asai Uchihamono Seisakusho, also known as Echizen Marukatsu, where he learned forging techniques from master craftsman Masami Asai. He currently produces a wide range of knives, from kitchen knives for the average household to custom knives, making knives using his outstanding skills and creativity. Yamamoto has beautiful finishes and forging techniques, and although he produces small quantities of knives, each one is made with careful craftsmanship, making him a craftsman who continues to protect the old traditions of Takefu.

Product outline

This is a work by Echizen blacksmith Nao Yamamoto. The inscription reads "Echizen Yamasaku."

As each knife is handmade, it is unique and has a slightly different appearance. Please note that the knife you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photos or videos.

About vegetable knives

This vegetable knife is ideal for cutting vegetables. The rectangular blade allows you to cut vegetables with minimal residue.

What is Aogami Super Steel?

This is one of the Yasugi steels produced by Hitachi Metals. The steels generally used for blades are blue paper steel and white paper steel, but blue paper super steel is the most expensive of these and is said to be the pinnacle of steel.
It has excellent wear resistance in addition to tenacity and hardness. It is a popular steel material with hardness comparable to that of high-speed stainless steel.