Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Kakugata Usuba 180mm 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

Handle Material: Lacquered

Blade Height: 65mm (2

Blade Length: 420mm (16

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Handle Length: 135mm (5

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Echizen in Fukui Prefecture

Steel Type: Japanese Steel (ZCD-U) (Carbon Steel

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KIN-BS-B-SA180

Width: 28mm (0