Culinary Knives

Brand: Makoto Kurosaki 
Line: VG7 Damascus 
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan 
Sharpener: Makoto Kurosaki
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 130mm 
Blade Height: 29mm 
Edge Steel: VG7
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: N/A
Spine Length: 143mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 114mm 
Total Length: 258mm 
Weight: 85g 
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: Morihei 森平
Line: INOX
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 150mm 
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 59±1HRC 
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: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 152mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 106mm 
Total Length: 260mm 
Weight: 179g 
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: Petty
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 31.5mm
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: 164mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 278mm
Weight: 87mm
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: FUKAKURYU KAI
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 136mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Edge Steel: ATS-314
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Birch Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Birch Wood
Spine Length: 148mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 261mm
Weight: 75g
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: 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: 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 
Line: Signed Super Blue
Made in: Osaka, Sakai — Japan
Smith: Tanaka  田中
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 141mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Super Blue)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: All Mirror (Kyomen)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 151mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 276mm
Weight: 92g
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: STEELPORT Knife Co.
Made In: Portland, Oregon - USA
Profile: Chef Knife
Edge Length: 105mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel:52100
HRC: 65
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oregon Large Leaf Maple Burl w/ Integral Bolster
Total Length: 220mm
Spine Length: 115mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 105g
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: Windmühlenmesser
Line: Buckel Fehrekampf 
Made In: Solingen - Germany
Profile: Buckel/Utility
Edge Length: 115mm
Blade Height: 20mm
Steel: Proprietary Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Fine Glazed
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle: Walnut
Total Length: 220mm
Spine Length: 115mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1 cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 48g
Saya/Guard: Comes with leather sheath and gift box

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

Brand: Windmühlenmesser
Line: Buckel
Made In: Solingen - Germany
Profile: Buckel/Utility
Edge Length: 115mm
Blade Height: 20mm
Steel: Proprietary Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Fine Glazed
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle: Walnut
Total Length: 220mm
Spine Length: 115mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1 cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 38g

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

Brand: Windmuhlenmesser
Profile: Paring
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Plumwood
Total Length: 203mm
Edge Length: 90mm
Spine Length: 91mm
Blade Height: 17mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.2mm
Thickness ~1 cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length:  112mm
Weight: 36g

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

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.