Forced Patina

Brand: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Classic Range 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 177mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Nashiji, Damascus, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: English Walnut Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Copper
Spine Length: 189mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 317mm 
Weight: 173g
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.

Brand: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Classic Range 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 222mm 
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Nashiji, Damascus, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: English Walnut Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Copper
Spine Length: 230mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 367mm 
Weight: 187g
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.

Brand: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 127mm 
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 113mm
Total Length: 252mm
Weight: 115g
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 core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 164mm 
Blade Height: 59mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 176mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 312mm
Weight: 199g
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 core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm 
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 311mm
Weight: 166g
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 core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 205mm 
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 352mm
Weight: 192g
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 core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Coutellerie Maria
Made In: Saint-Laurent-du-Var - France
Line: BigDog
Style: Folding
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Concave
Blade Steel: XC75
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade Length: 80mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Frame Construction: Solid
Opening Mechanism: Two Fingers/Pinch
Locking Mechanism: Friction/Thumb Lever
Handle/Scale Material: Ebony
Handle/Scale Color: Natural Wood
Blade Finish/Color: Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Open: 202mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Spine Thickness: 2.5mm
Weight: 163g
Sheath/Clip: Purchased Separately
Lanyard Hole: N/A

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  憲哉
Line: Togashi Blue #1 Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Honyaki Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 242g
Saya/Guard: Included

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: Nigara Hamono  二唐刃物鍛造所
Smith: Yoshizawa Gou 吉澤 剛
Sharpener: Yoshizawa Shu 吉澤 州
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Line: Blue #2 Damascus
Profile: Sakimaru Yanagiba
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Forced Patina Damascus
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Karin Burl Wood, Nickel Silver Spacers 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule and Pommel
Total Length: 456mm
Spine Length: 312mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Weight: 345g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Nigara Hamono  二唐刃物鍛造所
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Yoshizawa Tsuyoshi 吉澤 剛
Line: Mt. Fuji Honyaki
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 41.3mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened), Mt. Fuji Hamon
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina, Mt. Fuji Hamono
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: N/A
Handle Material: N/A
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm (including tang)
Spine Length: 300mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: N/A
Weight: 200g
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.

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Botenunryu
Profile: Kengata Sujihiki
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Wenge Wa
Total Length: 380mm
Edge Length: 250mm
Spine Length: 254mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 119g

Brand: STEELPORT Knife Co.
Made In: Portland, Oregon - USA
Profile: Bread Knife
Edge Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 42mm
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: 380mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 213g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

The STEELPORT Bread Knife is designed to perform equally well cutting bread with hard crusts and softer loafs. It can also be used as a serrated slicer for cutting through BBQ meats, and other hard crust foods.

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: STEELPORT Knife Co.
Made In: Portland, Oregon - USA
Profile: Slicer
Edge Length: 255mm
Blade Height: 42mm
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: 382mm
Spine Length: 252mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 236g
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.