Nao Yamamoto handmade Japanese knives

Find all the Japanese knives of young blacksmith Nao Yamamoto on this page! Born in 1979, he trained with the famous Masami Azaï, who showed him traditional Echizen forging methods, such as the Nimai-Hiroge technique, which consists of forging two blades at the same time. It's an ultra-precise process that he masters to perfection. Each of nao yamamoto 's handcrafted knives is appreciated for its traditional appearance and functionality. He was awarded the title of Master Traditional Craftsman in 2020. This prestigious distinction, which he was awarded not even 40 years ago, shows just how much his talent is recognized and appreciated. He has so many requests that the production of a Yamamoto Japanese knife can take up to 3 years. So don't hesitate, and get your hands on these top-of-the-range Japanese knives! Stock is limited.