Japan

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Made In: Chiba City, Chiba - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 241mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Zenko/Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Total Length: 372mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 231g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

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

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 371mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 234g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 39mm 
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 161g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Zenko, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 20:80
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 371mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 234g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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
Line: FJ
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric) 
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed (Asymmetric) 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 384mm
Weight: 150mm
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: FJ
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 386mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 156mm
Saya: Sold 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)
Made in: Japan
Line: Futana
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Total Length: 375mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 225g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: HG
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 246mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
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: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 402mm
Weight: 139g 
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 
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Hiragana
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 236mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 354mm
Weight: 179g
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: Imojiya TH 
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 226mm 
Blade Height: 38mm 
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length:  248mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 140mm 
Total Length: 386mm
Weight: 150g 
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 
Made in:  Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Line: Kikuchiyo x Mosuke
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 233mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single 
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed  
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ho Wood 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn 
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 133g
Saya/Guard: Included

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: Togashi 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 226mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 389mm
Weight: 211g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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: Hitohira ひとひら 
Line: Togashi
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 32mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 134mm 
Total Length: 377mm
Weight: 145g
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: Kanehide 兼秀
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Kawahagi
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Semi Stainless
HRC: 60±1HRC 
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10:90
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Elastomer
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Total Length: 376mm
Weight: 189g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Morihei 森平 
Line: Hisamoto INOX
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 
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: Right Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 
Spine Length: 
Blade Height: 
Thickness: 
Handle Length: 
Weight: 
Final Edge: Morihei 森平

CARE ADVISEMENTS

This blade is fully stainless, but stainless does not mean stain proof. Do not leave in water, or 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 soft woods and plastics.

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

Brand: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: BLAZEN RYU WA
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 259mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: SG2
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 62±
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 
Thickness ½ way: 3.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 1.0mm
Total Length: 418mm
Weight: 144g
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.

60HRC Hardness

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Botenunryu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Black Pakka Western
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 236g

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Made in: Echizen, Japan
Line: Botenunryu KAI
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 239mm
Blade Height: 49.3mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Quince and blue dyed maple spacer
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo horn
Spine Length: 257mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .3mm 
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 394mm
Weight: 165g
Saya/Guard: Sold separately

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

Brand: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: FUKAKURYU KAI
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 242mm
Blade Height: 46mm 
Edge Steel: ATS-314
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Birch Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Birch Wood
Spine Length: 259mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 395mm
Weight: 195g
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: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: GURENHIRYU KAI 
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 258mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 65±
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Poplar Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stabilized Poplar Wood
Spine Length: 287mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 423mm
Weight: 160g
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.