Japan

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Made in: Kashiwa City, Chiba - Japan
Smith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 62mm
Edge Steel: SK5
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-steel
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: ~10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 448mm
Weight: 339g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: White #1 Mono
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 185mm
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: 305mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 112mm
Weight: 202g
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 
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

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 310mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Spine Length: 182mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 8mm
Thickness ½ way: 6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 299g
Saya/Guard: Yes

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Poplar Wa
Total Length: 490mm
Edge Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 337mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 151mm
Weight: 264g
Saya/Guard: Yes

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Line: Kikuchiyo x Rikichi
Profile: Deba 
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
Steel Type: Stainless 
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: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.6mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Total Length: 311mm
Weight: 253g
Saya/Guard: Included

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. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Line: Silver #3
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Single Bevel
Construction: Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 100/0
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Black Horn
Total Length: 445mm
Spine Length: 310mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Saya

Brand:  Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 264mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shape
Handle Material: Ho Wood 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 163g
Saya/Guard: Included

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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
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 312mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shape
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 336mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 150mm
Total Length: 486mm
Weight: 2590g
Saya/Guard: Included

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

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:  Morihei 浅草橋 森平  
Made in: Tokyo / Japan
Line: Hisamoto Kurouchi
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length:  214mm
Blade Height:  60mm
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation:  Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Keyaki Zelkova
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length:  364mm
Spine Length:  229mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  4.6mm
Thickness ½ way:  2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.0mm
Handle Length:  136mm
Weight:  224g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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Brand: Morihei 森平 
Made in: Tokyo - Japan
Line: Hisamoto Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime, Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 340mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 220g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG Strix
Made in: Aomori, Japan
Smith: Nigara Homono
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 197mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
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: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 211mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 345mm
Weight: 172g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG STRIX
Made in: Aomori - Japan
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 182mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 310mm
Weight: 158g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: VG Xeos
Made in: Aomori, Japan
Smith: Nigara Homono 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 50.5mm
Edge Steel: VG Xeos
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: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 188mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 317mm
Weight: 158g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: BLAZEN Wa
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: SG2
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Walnut Wa
Total Length: 315mm
Edge Length: 175mm
Spine Length: 186mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 140g
Saya: N/A

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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: 335mm
Edge Length: 214mm
Spine Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 194g

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
Line: Botenunryu KAI
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Quince
Total Length: 357mm
Edge Length: 210mm
Spine Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 46.7mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .4mm 
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 147g