Born in 1979. After serving Masami Asai's (Echizen Marukatsu) apprenticeship, went thru further apprenticeship with Kamotou Hamono in Takefu. Several years ago, once again, worked with Mr. Asai 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 Shirogami and Aogami based on purpose of use. His knife shaped fish bone was awarded Ars prize in 2013 All Nippon Knife Show in Kobe.
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Nao Yamamoto Aogami Super Gyuto 250mm
$300.00
Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue) HRC: 64 Construction: Soft carbon Damascus Clad Length: 250x52mm 4.84mm Spine at heel Finish: Kurouchi Blacksmith: Nao Yamamoto Handle: Multiwood Koa, Box Elder, and Curly Maple with G10 Spacers
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Nao Yamamoto Aogami Super Nakiri 165mm
$245.00 $350.00
Nao Yamamoto Aogami Super Nakiri 165mm
$245.00
Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue) HRC: 64 Construction: Soft carbon Damascus Clad Length: 165x53mm 4.66mm Spine at heel Finish: Kurouchi Blacksmith: Nao Yamamoto Handle: Multiwood Koa, Box Elder, and Curly Maple with G10 Spacers
