Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] White Steel No.2 Damascus Deba 180mm Shitan Handle Sharpening Stone Blade Type: Single edged blade

Blade Type: Single edged blade

Knife Type: Kakugata Usuba

Tanaka-B2-ST270

Blade Hardness: HRC 62-63

Handle Material: Black Pakka wood Handle

Hideo Kitaoka [Left Handed] White Steel No.2 Damascus Deba 180mm Shitan Handle Sharpening Stone Blade Type: Single edged bladeHideo 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