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Single-bevel , Yanagiba, by Hideo Kitaoka, 7-5
Product Details
Made by Etsuhiro Kitaoka
Single-bevel , 7-inch
Yanagiba (Sashimi)
Aogami (Blue Steel)
Water buffalo octagonal handle
Kikko (tortoiseshell) pattern
Laser engraving
Culinary
Sashimi
Japanese cuisine
Japanese
New, unused
Kitaoka Works
Master Craftsman Hideo Kitaoka
(Sukeji / Etsuhiro Kitaoka Works)
[Established]
1868 (Meiji 1)
Currently managed by the 3rd generation
[Business Type]
Manufacturing of various forged
[History]
1966: Engaged in the manufacture of hammered blades
2004: Certified as a Master Craftsman
2015: Received the iF Design Award (Germany)
2017: Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award
2020: Received the City Service Award
2020: Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette (Autumn Conferment)
[Media Features]
?Fukui Shimbun: Hokuriku Manufacturing Renaissance
?Fukui Shimbun: Washoku Fukui Color - Single-bevel Japanese
?TV Tokyo
World! Nippon ni Aitai Hito Ouen Dan (World! I Want to Go to Japan Support Group)
?Weekly Magazine Sunday Mainichi
?TV Tokyo
Ike no Mizu Zenbu Nuku (Draining All the Pond Water)
?Nikkei Shimbun: Single-bevel Japanese
This blacksmith is responsible for manufacturing custom orders for various purposes, including for Fukui Prefecture's hometown tax donation return gifts, for the Fukui Central Fish Market, for Michelin-starred long-established Japanese restaurants, and special cutters for genuine leather products and Oboro konbu (shredded kelp). His work is featured on the covers of various brochures.
His are loved both domestically and internationally.
Major Clients [Domestic: OEM (Contract Manufacturing)]
Aoi Masaaki
Isshin
Kanetsune
Ginza Kikuto
Masaru Kurosaki
Kazuma Sawa
MARUYOSHI
Miura Hamono
Sensuke Mizukami Hamono
Major Clients [International: Sales]
Germany
Spain
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Finland
China
South Korea
Poland
Indonesia
Canada
United States
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Daily Cleaning: Use a soft brush or damp cloth to gently wipe away dirt. Avoid harsh chemicals. For mesh areas, use diluted mild detergent and a soft brush.
Drying: Air dry in a cool, shaded place after cleaning. Avoid direct sunlight or high heat, which can cause fading and glue deterioration.
Storage: Stuff with paper to maintain shape when not in use. Store in a dry, ventilated area to prevent mold. Rotate between multiple pairs to extend lifespan.
Usage Notes: Designed for basketball. Not recommended for hiking, long-distance running, or other specialized sports where different performance features are required.









