Hitohira - Imojiya - MZ VG-1 - 165mm Santoku - Western Handle

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

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
Smith: Kogetsu 光月
Line: Mono SK
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: 310mm
Edge Length: 185mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 162g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Made in: Japan
Line:  Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 265mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki/Messy
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 284g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

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

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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Care Advisements: 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.