Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Matsuba 120mm Shitan Handle Brand_Hideo Kitaoka One of Japan’s supreme master

One of Japan’s supreme master craftsmen

he has created many blades under his brand "Shigeki-saku

Shungo Ogata

Originally famous for the production of Samurai swords

Hideo Kitaoka White Steel No.2 Damascus Matsuba 120mm Shitan Handle Brand_Hideo Kitaoka One of Japan’s supreme masterHideo 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