Japan

Brand: Hitohira
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Profile: Honesuki
Steel: Undisclosed Semi-stainless
Steel Type: Semi-stainless
Edge Length: 153mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Construction: Mono
Bevel: Asymmetrical
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle Shape: Rectangular 
Handle Material: Elastomer
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .4mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 268mm
Weight: 116g
Saya/Guard: No

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

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: Kanehide
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Honesuki Maru
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Bevel: Asymmetric Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 90:10
Handle: Wood 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Total Length: 260mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Spine Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Handle Length: 112mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 114g

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

Brand: Kanehide 兼秀
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Bevel: Asymmetric Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Handle: Elastomer
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Total Length: 303mm
Edge Length: 180mm
Spine Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 2.3mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 132g
Saya: Purchase Separately.

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.

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Smith:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Made in: Hito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Line: Semi-Stainless Migaki
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 263mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Swedish Semi-Stainless
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Chestnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 425mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 149mm
Weight: 238g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

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)
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 191mm
Blade Height: 51mm
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: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 333mm
Weight: 157g
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:  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 吉田刃物株式会社
Made in: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Line: ZDP189 Black(Kurouchi)
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
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
Total Length: 278mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 81g
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:  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.