Culinary Knives

Brand: Goko Hamono
Made in:  Chiba - Japan
Blacksmith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Line: Kogetsu
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Unfinished Migaki (Purposeful) 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Steel
Total Length: 413mm
Spine Length: 280mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 213g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: AH Carbon 一片 鋼
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 222g
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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 263mm
Blade Height: 33mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kido (diagonal pattern)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 205g
Saya/Guard: Included

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

Care Advisement: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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan 
Line: TD
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 270mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple
Spine Length: 288mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 424mm
Weight: 148g
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
Made in: Sakai-Osaka, Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Line: Tachi
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 287mm
Blade Height: 35.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 445mm
Weight: 223g
Saya/Guard: Included

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:  K Sabatier
Made in: Thiers - France
Line: Old Butcher
Profile: Pointed Butcher
Edge Length: 285mm
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Z50C13
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Matte
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Old Butcher)
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 440mm
Spine Length: 283mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 0.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.2mm
Handle Length: 157mm
Weight: 232g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

About these Antique Knives: These knives were manufactured by the Fifth or the Sixth generation of Sabatier makers around 1950 to 1960. Grinding was done by hand in the traditional method. 

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

Brand: Kanehide
Made in: Seki - Gifu/ Japan
Line: Hirakiri
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 269mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified 
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Rosewood
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Total Length: 387mm
Weight: 199g
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
Line: Hisamoto INOX
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 271mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A (Mono-Steel)
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 275mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 130mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 248g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

CARE ADVISEMENTS

This blade is fully stainless, but stainless does not mean stain proof. Do not leave in water, or 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 soft woods and plastics.

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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: KIKUZUKI RIN
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 260mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 411mm
Weight: 177g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 252mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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.

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.