Japan

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG STRIX
Made in: Aomori - Japan
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 49mm
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: 170mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 185mm
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: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: VG Xeos
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Nigara Hamono
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 212mm
Blade Height: 49mm
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: 226mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 235mm
Total Length: 360mm
Weight: 178mm
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: VG Xeos
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Nigara Hamono
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 57mm
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: 195mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 323mm
Weight: 218g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

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: Maple Hybrid Western
Total Length: 379mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 46.5mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 217g

Please Note: These 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 堺菊守
Line: Gokujyo 極上
Profile: Gyuto
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: 382mm
Edge Length: 227mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Weight: 174g

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Gokujyo 極上
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Total Length: 314mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Spine Length: 186mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 131g

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: Yoshida Hamono 吉田刃物株式会社
Made in: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Line: Damascus ZDP189
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 181mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: ZDP189
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 195mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard:  Purchased Separately

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

Brand:  Yoshida Hamono
Made in: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Line: ZDP189 Black(Kurouchi)
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: ZDP189
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 198mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 326mm
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: 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.