Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Mioroshi Deba 210mm Shitan HandleHideo 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

the founder of Sanjuzu Cutlery in 1946

KIN-N-SU270

or Shirogami and Aogami based on purpose of use

Handle Material: Keyaki (Japanese Elm)

Handle Length: 106mm (4

more than half a century later

these Edge Guards are much more forgiving and will not have a problem as long as your knife is shorter than the specified maximum blade length

Weight: 1112g (39

it will become thinner

A fine keyaki handle made by meticulous craftsmen

Weight: 280g (9

Blade Height: 55