$500-$999

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Made in: Kashiwa City, Chiba - Japan
Smith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 62mm
Edge Steel: SK5
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-steel
Finish: "Messy" Migaki (there are scratches intentionally left on the blade from production)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: ~10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 448mm
Weight: 339g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: White #1 Mono
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 207mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: None
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Wine Pakka Western 
Total Length: 329mm 
Spine Length: 211mm 
Blade Height: 48mm 
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm 
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 118mm 
Weight: 181g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: HADO
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 46mm
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: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 355mm
Weight: 163g
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
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
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle with Cherry Bark (2 Sides)
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 92g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon
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: 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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ziricote Wa
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 257mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6
Handle Length: 152mm
Weight: 281g
Saya/Guard: Yes, Ho Wood

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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.

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

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 195mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 343mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 129mm
Weight: 146g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 295mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Total Length: 343mm
Spine Length: 212mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 252mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Line: Signed Super Blue
Made in: Osaka, Sakai — Japan
Smith: Tanaka  田中
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 141mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: All Mirror (Kyomen)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 151mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 276mm
Weight: 92g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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: Zay Knives
Line: Coreless Damascus 
Made in:  Lewiston, Maine - USA 
Smith: Isaiah Washington 
Sharpener: Isaiah Washington 
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 130mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: 1095-15N20
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Coreless Damascus
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mosiac Integral Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Stabilized Black Palm Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Copper
Spine Length: 136mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 100mm
Total Length: 255mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon Steel 
This blade is carbon steel 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.