Culinary Knives

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
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.

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: 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.

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
Line: Seiun
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 201mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
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: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 182g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Tsubaya
Profile: Bread Knife
Edge Length: 210mm
Edge Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium
Steel Type: Stainless 
Bevel: Serrated 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Stainless Steel Handle
Total Length: 350mm 
Spine Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Thickness: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 125g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Hitohira
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Western Pakka
Total Length: 343mm
Edge Length: 210mm
Spine Length: 225mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 159g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Germany
Profile: Slicer
Edge Length: 225mm
Blade Height: 24mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Standard
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Western
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Plumwood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 226mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 350mm
Weight: 97g
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: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Germany
Profile: Slicer
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 23.4mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Standard
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Walnut Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 225mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Total Length: 350mm
Weight: 99g
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: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Germany
Profile: Bread Knife
Edge Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Standard
Bevel: Double Bevel, Serrated
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Plumwood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 240mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 360mm
Weight: 173g
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: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Germany
Profile: Bread Knife
Edge Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Stainless
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Standard
Bevel: Double Bevel, Serrated
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: POM
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 240mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 360mm
Weight: 181g
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.

bBrand: Windmühlenmesser
Made in: Germany
Profile: Fillet
Edge Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 20mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Standard
Bevel: Double 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: POM
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 210mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 337mm
Weight: 148g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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:  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.