Japan

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Futana Polished
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 47.2mm
Edge Steel: AUS-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Polished Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Tagayasan
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Total Length: 321mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm 
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight:135g
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) 
Line: HG Tsuchime Damascus
Profile: Nakiri
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Imitation Mahogany, Western
Total Length: 288mm 
Edge Length: 160mm 
Spine Length: 170mm 
Handle Length: 117mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.5mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm 
Weight: 187g
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 (一片) 
Line: HG Tsuchime Damascus
Profile: Santoku
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Imitation Mahogany, Western
Total Length: 307mm 
Edge Length: 185mm 
Spine Length: 184mm 
Handle Length: 128mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm 
Weight: 177g
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 (一片) 
Line: HG Tsuchime Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Imitation Mahogany, Western
Total Length: 335mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 127mm
Handle Length: 104mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 184g
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 
Line: Kuma Blue #2
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
HRC: 59±1HRC 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Symmetrical
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 174mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Total Length: 294mm
Weight: 149g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding

This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion 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 softer woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan 
Line: TD
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 270mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: SLD
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple
Spine Length: 290mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 427mm
Weight: 140g
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 
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

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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: Gyuto
Edge Length: 242mm
Blade Height: 51mm
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: 256mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 396mm
Weight: 211g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Brand: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: SOURYURIN
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 239mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: VG10W
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 62±
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Polyurethane resin
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 386mm
Weight: 229g
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: Ryusen Hamono  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: SOURYURIN
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: VG10W
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 62±
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Polyurethane resin
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 312mm
Weight: 221g
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: 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: Micarta 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: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan Ryu
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Black Micarta 
Total Length: 251mm
Edge Length: 134mm
Spine Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 85g

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

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan Ryu
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Black Micarta 
Total Length: 264mm
Edge Length: 145mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length:  107mm
Weight: 90g

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: TANGANRYU
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Micarta Hybrid
Total Length: 315mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Spine Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 203g

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

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan RYU
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Maple Western
Total Length: 377mm
Edge Length: 235mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm 
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 167g
Saya: N/A

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

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan Ryu
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Hardness: 60HRC
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Curly Maple
Total Length: 268mm
Edge Length: 146mm
Spine Length: 162mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length:  105mm
Weight: 75g

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Hitoyoshi-city, Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 53.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 196g
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.