Nao Yamamoto VG10 Black Damascus Santoku 165mm Shitan Handle Molybdenum Beautiful 45 layer folded Damascus

Beautiful 45 layer folded Damascus steel with a AUS10 stain-resistant core steel with Shitan handle attached to it

Blade Height: 51mm (2")

it is handy to have one stand

Ferrule Material: Red Pakka wood

Nao Yamamoto VG10 Black Damascus Santoku 165mm Shitan Handle Molybdenum Beautiful 45 layer folded DamascusNao Yamomoto Born in 1979. 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