$500-$999

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:  Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length:  291mm
Blade Height:  36mm
Edge Steel:  Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type:  Carbon
Construction:  Awase, San-Mai
Cladding:  Soft Iron
Finish:  Migaki (standard)
Bevel:  Single
Bevel Symmetry:  0/100
Hand Orientation:  Right-Handed
Handle Shape:  Oval Octagonal
Handle Material:  Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material:  Buffalo Horn
Total Length:  448mm
Spine Length:  305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  4.0mm
Thickness ½ way:  3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  2.4mm
Handle Length:  143mm
Weight:  207g
Saya/Guard:  Saya

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.

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: 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.