Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Mioroshi Deba 240mm 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

Rough flat surface on fully flattened sharpening stones

Weight:40g

Handle Length: 97mm (3

Handle Material: Cherry Tree

Handle Length: 114mm (4

Knife Type: for Petty-Utility Knife

Weight: 295g (10

Blade Length: 270mm (10

Handle Length: 110mm (4

3")Height: 350mm (1

刃渡り: 240mm、270mm、300mm

Echizen was the first production centre for forged blades to be awarded the nationally recognized Traditional Craft Product accolade