Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle Shitan - Do not attempt to

- Do not attempt to cut

Handle Material: Blue Dots Lacquered Handle

Handle Material: Green Plastic

Material:Magnolia Wood/Covered with Lacquer

knife smith Hideo Kitaoka works in Takefu Village

Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle Shitan - Do not attempt toHideo 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