$500-$999

Brand: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: HADO
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 387mm
Weight: 211g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastics.

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi, Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Oak, Cherry Bark (2 sides) 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 383mm
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.2mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 169g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Line: Oukokuryu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 243mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: SG2
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Stabilized Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless steel
Spine Length: 250mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .3mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 383mm
Weight: 207g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Line: Oukokuryu
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 258mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: SG2
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Stabilized Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 265mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .3mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 400mm
Weight: 187g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: SOURYURIN
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 239mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: VG10W
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 62±
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Polyurethane resin
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 386mm
Weight: 229g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Made in:  Echizen, Fukui
Line: SOURYURIN
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 255mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: VG-10W
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Double Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless Damascus
Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Polyurethane Resin
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 402mm
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 204g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastic.