Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Honesuki Boning 150mm Shitan Handle Single edged blade He learned his craft from

He learned his craft from his father in Echizen as a child

Weight: 107g (3

Ferrule Material: Plastic

Handle Material: Burnt Oak (Mehakkaku)

Hideo Kitaoka Blue Steel No.2 Damascus Honesuki Boning 150mm Shitan Handle Single edged blade He learned his craft fromHideo 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