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Hitohira - Gorobei x Kyuzo - White #2 - Damascus - 165mm Santoku - Magnolia Handle

$225.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Gorobei 五郎兵衛
Sharpener: Kyūzō 久蔵
Line: Gorobei x Kyuzo
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 169mm
Blade Height: 45.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Wide Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 315mm
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 133g
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.

Hitohira - Gorobei x Kyuzo - White #2 - Damascus - 165mm Santoku - Magnolia Handle

lionSTEEL - Fixed Blade - M7 - Sleipner - Milspec - 180mm - Green Canvas Micarta Handle - Leather Sheath

$295.00

Brand: lionSTEEL
Made In: Maniago - Italy
Line: M7
Style: Fixed
Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Flat w/ Edge Bevel
Blade Steel: Sleipner
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 44.3mm
Blade Thickness: 5.4mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Handle/Tang Construction: SOLID Handle
Bolster: N/A
Pommel: Extended Tang
Handle Material: Canvas Micarta
Handle Color: Green
Blade Finish/Color: Black Mil Spec
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 131.5mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 428g
Sheath/Clip: Kydex Belt Sheath
Lanyard Hole: Yes

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

lionSTEEL - Fixed Blade - M7 - Sleipner - Milspec - 180mm - Green Canvas Micarta Handle - Leather Sheath

Hitohira - Imojiya TH - Silver #3 - Nashiji - 180mm Santoku - Mono Ebony Handle

$175.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya TH Silver #3
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 47.5mm
Edge Steel: Silver #3/Ginsanko
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length:192mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 194g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Hitohira - Imojiya TH - Silver #3 - Nashiji - 180mm Santoku - Mono Ebony Handle

Hitohira - Imojiya TH - Silver #3 - Nashiji - Bunka - Mono Ebony Handle

$180.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Line: Imojiya TH
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Awase/ San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 325mm
Spine Length: 141mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 204g
Saya/Guard: Purchase separately

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

Hitohira - Imojiya TH - Silver #3 - Nashiji - Bunka - Mono Ebony Handle

Hitohira - Futana - Stainless Polished - Tsuchime Damascus - 165mm Santoku - Tagayasan Handle

$165.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Futana Polished
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 47.2mm
Edge Steel: AUS-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Polished Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Tagayasan
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Total Length: 321mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight:135g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Hitohira - Futana - Stainless Polished - Tsuchime Damascus - 165mm Santoku - Tagayasan Handle

Hitohira - Togashi - Blue #2 - Kurouchi - 165mm Petty - Cherry & Ebony Handle

$250.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Line: Bue #2 Kurouchi
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29.7mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Cherry
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Total Length: 292mm
Spine Length: 168mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 81g
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.

Hitohira - Togashi - Blue #2 - Kurouchi - 165mm Petty - Cherry & Ebony Handle

RYUSEN - BONTEN UNRYU KAI - VG10 Damascus - 175mm Santoku - Quince Handle

$295.00

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社龍泉刃物
Line: Botenunryu KAI
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Quince
Total Length: 315mm
Edge Length: 175mm
Spine Length: 187mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 127g

RYUSEN - BONTEN UNRYU KAI - VG10 Damascus - 175mm Santoku - Quince Handle

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 170mm Bunka - Walnut Handle

$145.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Japan
Line: TD Blue #2
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 172mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Maple
Total Length: 310mm
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 125g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 170mm Bunka - Walnut Handle

STEELPORT Knife Co. - 52100 Differentially Hardened - 6" Boning Knife - Integral Bolster Maple Burl Handle

$350.00

Brand: STEELPORT Knife Co.
Made In: Portland, Oregon - USA
Profile: Chef Knife
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: 52100
HRC: 65
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oregon Large Leaf Maple Burl w/ Integral Bolster
Total Length: 296mm
Spine Length: 175mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

STEELPORT Knife Co. - 52100 Differentially Hardened - 6" Boning Knife - Integral Bolster Maple Burl Handle

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 165mm Gyuto - Padauk Handle

$125.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo-Niigata/Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 166mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Padauk
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Wenge
Total Length: 307mm
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 135g
Saya/Guard: Purchase separately

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

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 165mm Gyuto - Padauk Handle

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 170mm Bunka - Magnolia D-Shaped Handle

$145.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo-Niigata/Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: D-Shaped
Handle Material: Ho/Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 317mm
Spine Length: 188mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 129mm
Weight: 111g
Saya/Guard: Purchase separately

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

Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 Stainless Clad - Kurouchi - 170mm Bunka - Magnolia D-Shaped Handle

Windmühlenmesser - Yatagan - Stainless - 160mm Slicer - Plumwood Handle

$95.00

Brand: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Solingen - Germany
Line: Yatagan
Profile: Slicer
Edge Length: 158mm
Blade Height: 16mm
Edge Steel: Proprietary Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Flat
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Blue Glazed
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 505/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Plumwood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 157mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 110mm
Weight: 57g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

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

Windmühlenmesser - Yatagan - Stainless - 160mm Slicer - Plumwood Handle

Windmühlenmesser - K5 - Stainless - 170mm Chef - POM Handle

$180.00

Brand: Windmuhlenmesser
Profile: Large Chef
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: POM
Total Length: 305mm
Edge Length: 177mm
Spine Length: 179mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1 cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 169g

Windmühlenmesser - K5 - Stainless - 170mm Chef - POM Handle

Merion Forge - Wrought Iron x Nickel Damascus - 1.2562 W - 185mm Gyuto - Stabilized Birch Wa Handle

$650.00

Brand: Merion Forge
Smith: Dominik Filip
Sharpener: Dominik Filip
Made in: Dolní Lutyně - Czech Republic
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 50.2mm
Edge Steel: 1.2562 W
HRC: 63-64
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Nickel Damascus
Finish: Kasumi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Black Horn
Total Length: 329mm
Spine Length: 200mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 213g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

Merion Forge - Wrought Iron x Nickel Damascus - 1.2562 W - 185mm Gyuto - Stabilized Birch Wa Handle

Hitohira - STK V10 - Tsuchime Damascus - 165mm Nakiri - Rosewood Handle

$160.00

Brand: Hitohira
Made In: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Line: STK V10
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Wa Rosewood
Total Length: 308mm
Spine Length: 181mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 167g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Hitohira - STK V10 - Tsuchime Damascus - 165mm Nakiri - Rosewood Handle

Sakai Kikumori - Tomoshibi - White #2 - 180mm Deba - Ho Wood Handle

$250.00

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 56mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 335mm
Spine Length: 200mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 7.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.8mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 323g
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.

Sakai Kikumori - Tomoshibi - White #2 - 180mm Deba - Ho Wood Handle

HADO - Sumi - Blue #1 - Damascus Kurouchi - 180mm Bunka - Brown Lacquered Oak Handle

$425.00

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle
Total Length: 318mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 159g
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.

HADO - Sumi - Blue #1 - Damascus Kurouchi - 180mm Bunka - Brown Lacquered Oak Handle

Morihei - Hisamoto - Super Blue - Tsuchime Stainless Clad - 165mm Nakiri - Magnolia Handle

$250.00

Brand: Morihei 森平
Line: Hisamoto Tsuchime
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 164mm
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, Sanmai
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 316mm
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 161g
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.

Morihei - Hisamoto - Super Blue - Tsuchime Stainless Clad - 165mm Nakiri - Magnolia Handle

Hitohira - FJ SG2 - 180mm Bunka - Western Linen Micarta Handle - Mirror Polished

$575.00

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.

Hitohira - FJ SG2 - 180mm Bunka - Western Linen Micarta Handle - Mirror Polished

Hitohira - GR - Blue #2 Damascus - 165mm Nakiri - Magnolia Handle

$150.00

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 162mm
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Magnolia Wa
Total Length: 306mm
Spine Length: 178mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.7mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: No

Hitohira - GR - Blue #2 Damascus - 165mm Nakiri - Magnolia Handle

Sakai Kikumori - Nakagawa - Blue #1 Damascus - 180mm Santoku - Magnolia Handle

$495.00

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 47.5mm
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
Total Length: 313mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 151g
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.