Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle HAP40 Weight: 266g (9

Weight: 266g (9

soak in water the #1000 grit side for 5 minutes

Blade Height: 46

Weight: 120g (4

Weight: 190g (6

Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 240mm Shitan Handle HAP40 Weight: 266g (9Hideo 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