$500-$999

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Mono Urushi Wa
Total Length: 353mm
Edge Length: 201mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 167g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Urushi Wa
Total Length: 355mm
Edge Length: 196mm
Spine Length: 210mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm 
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 164g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Mono Urushi Wa
Total Length: 391mm
Edge Length: 232mm
Spine Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 187g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Urushi Wa
Total Length: 390mm
Edge Length: 227mm
Spine Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 183g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Kiritsuke Sujihiki
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Mono Urushi Wa
Total Length: 385mm
Edge Length: 235mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mmm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 131g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in:  Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Line: FJ SG2 Mirror
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 179mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: SG2 Powder Metal
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase Clad
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Mirror
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Linen Micarta
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 296mm
Spine Length: 173mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 173g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Enmon
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Right Handed Convex
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Mirror Polished Hira, Kasumi Damascus Kireha
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length:  355mm
Spine Length:  210mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 205g
Saya/Guard: Magnolia Saya

 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Kikko
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Nimai
Cladding: Soft Iron 
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 100/0
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Ziricote
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 448mm
Spine Length: 303mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 235g
Saya/Guard: Included

 

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)
Black Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Gold & Black Lacquered Handle 
Total Length: 455mm
Edge Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 307mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2
Handle Length: 147mm
Weight: 203g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Disclaimer: Single Bevel Knives are sold "Factory Sharp". Sharpening requests are subject to wait times. 

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

Brand:  Hitohira ひとひら
Made in:  Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith:  Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Sharpener:  Mosuke モスケ
Line:  Tanaka x Mosuke
Profile:  Yanagiba
Edge Length:  292mm
Blade Height:  36mm
Edge Steel:  Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type:  Carbon
Construction:  Awase, Ni-Mai
Cladding:  Soft Iron
Finish:  Mirror Polish (kyomen)
Bevel:  Single
Bevel Symmetry:  0/100
Hand Orientation:  Right-Handed
Handle Shape:  Oval Octagonal
Handle Material:  Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material:  Buffalo Horn
Total Length:  449mm
Spine Length:  306mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  3.7mm
Thickness ½ way:  3.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.3mm
Handle Length:  144mm
Weight:  231g
Saya/Guard:  Saya

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 52.7mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad 
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ziricote 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 360mm
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 174g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: This blade has a carbon edge 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: Isamitsu 安倍勇光打ち刃物
Smith: Abe Isamitsu Blacksmith 安倍勇光打ち刃物
Made in: Ibaraki, Japan
Line: Super Blue Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Double Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 404mm
Spine Length: 258mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 225g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

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

Brand: Morihei 森平
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Hisamoto Thick
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 308mm
Blade Height: 60mm
Edge Steel: White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Steel
Total Length: 455mm
Spine Length: 310mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 461g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately
 
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Smith:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Made in: Hito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Line: Semi-Stainless Migaki
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 265mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Swedish Semi-Stainless
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Chestnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 425mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 149mm
Weight: 238g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次 
Made in: Mito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Smith: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Line: Semi Stainless
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 34.7mm
Edge Steel: Semi Stainless
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 432mm
Spine Length: 287mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 144.5mm
Weight: 238g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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.

 

60HRC Hardness

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan Ryu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Maple Hybrid Western
Total Length: 379mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 46.5mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 217g

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Choyo  重陽
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: Ginsanko
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Wide Double Bevel
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 378mm
Edge Length: 222mm
Spine Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 164g

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 221mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 377mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm 
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 192g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 164mm
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: 314mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.0mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 129g
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: 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.