Japan

Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Made In: Kashiwa City, Chiba - Japan
Line: Mono SK
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 327mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Spine Length: 208mm
Blade Height: 33.5mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .5mm
Handle Length: 110mm
Weight: 141g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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: 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: FJ VG-10
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 208mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: Mono VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 60±0.5
Construction: Monosteel (Sekiso)
Cladding: N/A Monosteel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 70/30
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Spine Length: 211mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 331mm
Weight: 159g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: HG Damascus
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 218mm 
Blade Height: 46mm 
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 224mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 146mm 
Total Length: 370mm
Weight: 128g 
Saya/Guard: Sold separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: HG Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Undisclosed Stainless 
Cladding: Soft Stainless (Damascus) 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Pakka (Western)
Total Length: 337mm 
Edge Length: 215mm 
Spine Length: 215mm 
Handle Length: 120mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm 
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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) 
Line: HG Tsuchime Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Imitation Mahogany, Western
Total Length: 335mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 127mm
Handle Length: 104mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 184g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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)
Made In: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Hiragana
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 112mm
Blade Height: 64mm
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Western Pakka
Total Length: 335mm
Spine Length: 210mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm 
Thickness ½ way: 4.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.6mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 358g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless Steel
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally betwxeen preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Hiragana WS
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 45.5mm
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (asymmetrical)  
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Octagonal Pakka
Total Length: 350mm
Spine Length: 225mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 125g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: TH
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: mm
Blade Height: mm
Edge Steel: DSR-1K6
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel (Asymmetrical)
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A (Mono-Steel)
Spine Length: 216mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 344mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Stainless

This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya TH
Profile: Chinese Cleaver
Edge Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 110mm
Edge Steel:  DSR-1K6
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double 
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 224mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2mm
Handle Length: 104mm
Total Length: 329mm
Weight: 490g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: Imojiya TH Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Handle: Red Pakka Wa
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious 
Total Length: 364mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Spine Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 160g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 61mm
Thickness at Spine: 8.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 7.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 5.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 486g
Saya: 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)
Line: T10
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless
Bevel: Double Bevel
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Western Pakka
Total Length: 337mm
Edge Length: 212mm
Spine Length: 217mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 117mm
Weight: 159g

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

Brand: Morihei 森平
Line: Hisamoto INOX
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 210mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
HRC: 58-60
Cladding: N/A, Monosteel
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: Asymmetric 60:40 Right
Hand Orientation: Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 328mm
Spine Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 119mm
Weight: 161g
Final Edge: Morihei 森平
Saya/Guard: N/A

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

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: Black Micarta 
Total Length: 350mm
Edge Length: 208mm
Spine Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 200g

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Line: Seiun
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 201mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 182g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Western Pakka
Total Length: 343mm
Edge Length: 210mm
Spine Length: 225mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 159g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand:  Yoshida Hamono
Made in: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Line: ZDP189 Black(Kurouchi)
Edge Steel: ZDP189
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Cladding Material: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Rosewood Wa
Total Length: 350mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 166g

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

Care Advisement: Semi-Stainless

This blade is semi-stainless steel. It has better rust-resistance than standard carbon steel, but it is not completely stainless. Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. 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.