{"title":"Nao Yamamoto","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNao Yamamoto is a talented young forge-smith working in Takefu City. Using traditional Echizen hammer forging techniques, he skilfully creates knives that are original, unique and practical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e伝統工芸士 \u003cem\u003eDentoukougeishi\u003c\/em\u003e are “Traditional Master Craftsmen” that have been recognized and certified by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade \u0026amp; Industry”. This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Nao Yamamoto, of Takefu City, in the year 2020 for his decades of hard work and extensive experience in traditional knife forging and handcrafting methods. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives are simple, functional and traditionally hammer forged. We can feel his passion, his desire for originality and his careful consideration of the user’s needs and perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-nao-yamamoto-ny-1-sea-master-for-fisherman","title":"Nao Yamamoto NY-1 “Sea Master” (For Fisherman)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e伝統工芸士\u003cem\u003eDentoukougeishi\u003c\/em\u003e are “Traditional Master Craftsmen” that have been recognized and certified by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade \u0026amp; Industry”. This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Nao Yamamoto, of Takefu City, in the year 2020 for his decades of hard work and extensive experience in traditional knife forging and handcrafting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives are simple, functional and traditionally hammer forged. We can feel his passion, his desire for originality and his careful consideration of the user’s needs and perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNY-1 \"Sea Master\" is an original Yamamoto design that was created especially for fishermen. For high cutting performance, Master Yamamoto selected the High-quality Japanese stainless steel Hitachi “Gingami No.3” and Clad it with Stainless Steel for ease of maintenance and rust resistance — An important consideration where contact with sea water is likely. The knife has a unique integral handle, which is forged from stainless steel and offers a fine grip. All of the Fisherman’s needs have been considered, including the unique design of the notched blade spine, which is useful for removing fish scales. The knife comes with a handcrafted natural wood sheath that has a belt loop strap and carabiner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingami No.3, Stainless clad Blade: 3.2mm thick, 110mm blade, 235mm overall, Weight 138gN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can select either the Black Strap Version or the Red Strap Version. 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This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Nao Yamamoto, of Takefu City, in the year 2020 for his decades of hard work and extensive experience in traditional knife forging and handcrafting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives are simple, functional and traditionally hammer forged. We can feel his passion, his desire for originality and his careful consideration of the user’s needs and perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNY-2 Black 和 Utility Knife is a unique \u003cem\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/em\u003e (\"Black Forged\") Japanese-style Utility Knife. To ensure high cutting performance, Master Yamamoto decided to make the Damascus steel blade with Hitachi White Steel No.2, a very pure Japanese Traditional Carbon Steel. The Integral Handle is well contoured and offers a fine grip. A handcrafted leather sheath, with belt loop, is also included with the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Steel No.2 Damascus Drop Point Blade: 3.2mm thick, 95mm blade, 215mm overall, Weight 153g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Nao Yamamoto NY-2 Black 和 Utility Knife\u003cbr\u003e Blade Material: White Steel No.2 Damascus\u003cbr\u003e Rockwell Hardness (HRc.): 60 to 62\u003cbr\u003e Handle Material: Integral Black Forged Handle \u003cbr\u003e Leather Sheath: Included\u003cbr\u003e Overall Length: 215mm (8 ½ inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Length: 95mm (3 ¾ inches)\u003cbr\u003e Blade Thickness: 3.2mm (⅛ inch approximately)\u003cbr\u003e Weight: 153g (5.4oz)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamamoto Nao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41271915577389,"sku":"NY-2","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/nao-yamamoto-ny-2-black-utility-knife-31142967410733.jpg?v=1666052548"},{"product_id":"nao-yamamoto-ny-3-core-less-damascus-wild-hunter","title":"Nao Yamamoto NY-3 “Core-Less Damascus Wild Hunter”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e伝統工芸士\u003cem\u003eDentoukougeishi\u003c\/em\u003e are “Traditional Master Craftsmen” that have been recognized and certified by the Japanese “Ministry of International Trade \u0026amp; Industry”. This prestigious title was awarded to Forge-Master Nao Yamamoto, of Takefu City, in the year 2020 for his decades of hard work and extensive experience in traditional knife forging and handcrafting methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis knives are simple, functional and traditionally hammer forged. 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Until recently, forge laminating two high carbon steel alloys together was considered impossible, but advances in laminating technology have now made it possible to laminate two different high carbon \u003cem\u003eHagane\u003c\/em\u003e steel alloys, such as VG-10 and VG-2, together. Master Yamamoto’s multi-layer stainless Damascus contains a total of 70 very thin layers of VG-10 and VG-2 steels. Since VG-10 and VG-2 are both \u003cem\u003eHagane\u003c\/em\u003e steel, the layered Damascus steel can be used for the \u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e blade, including the cutting edge; This is known as a \"Core-less Damascus\" blade. Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology it is possible to create a 'perfect blend' that offers a long-lasting, extremely sharp cutting edge and is also resistant to bending, breaking and rusting. The right blend of steel layers can also produce wonderful patterns, such as this beautiful vortex Damascus pattern. 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