Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] White Steel No.2 Damascus Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm 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 Length: 117mm (4

from their #220 grit to #12

Weight:100g

Knife Type: Kamagata Usuba

Weight: 266g (9

Weight: 117g (4

If you purchased only sheath

and being stain resistant

Knife Type: santoku

Blade Hardness: HRC 67

Blade Height: 32mm (1

Blade Hardness: HRC 62-64