Japan

Brand: Goko Hamono
Made in:  Chiba - Japan
Blacksmith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Line: Kogetsu
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Unfinished Migaki (Purposeful) 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Steel
Total Length: 413mm
Spine Length: 280mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 213g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: AH Carbon 一片 鋼
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 222g
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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: AH Carbon 一片 鋼
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A, Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric)
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 188g
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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: KH
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 268mm 
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless 
Hardness: 60±1HRC 
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30:70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed  
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Imitation Mahogany
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Total Length: 389mm
Weight: 185g
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)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ziricote Wa
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 257mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6
Handle Length: 152mm
Weight: 281g
Saya/Guard: Yes, 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
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 263mm
Blade Height: 33mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kido (diagonal pattern)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 205g
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 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 (一片)
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan 
Line: TD
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: SLD
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple
Spine Length: 292mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 429mm
Weight: 147g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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.

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: Tachi
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 287mm
Blade Height: 35.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 445mm
Weight: 223g
Saya/Guard: Included

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: Kanehide
Made in: Seki - Gifu/ Japan
Line: Hirakiri
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 269mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified 
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Rosewood
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Total Length: 387mm
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: 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.

Brand: Morihei 森平
Line: Hisamoto INOX
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 271mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A (Mono-Steel)
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 275mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 130mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 248g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Gokujyo 極上
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 415mm
Edge Length: 262mm
Spine Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 159g

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: KIKUZUKI RIN
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 260mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 411mm
Weight: 177g
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 (一片)
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 260mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad); Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 273mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 414mm
Weight: 163g
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.