Culinary Knives

Brand: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Classic Range 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 222mm 
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Nashiji, Damascus, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: English Walnut Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Copper
Spine Length: 230mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 367mm 
Weight: 187g
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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 127mm 
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 113mm
Total Length: 252mm
Weight: 115g
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 has a carbon core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 164mm 
Blade Height: 59mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 176mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 312mm
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: This blade has a carbon core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm 
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 311mm
Weight: 166g
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 has a carbon core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 205mm 
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi, Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Fumed-oak Handle
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Brass
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Total Length: 352mm
Weight: 192g
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 has a carbon core and care must be taken to avoid rust along the edge steel. 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: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle with Cherry Bark (2 Sides)
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 92g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon
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 (一片)
Line: Harima
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan 
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 185mm 
Blade Height: 47mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Staineless
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka 
Spine Length: 198mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 128mm 
Total Length: 327mm
Weight: 141g
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 Clad
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: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Line: Harima
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 122mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length: 256mm
Spine Length: 133mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 67g
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: Hizen
Made in: Saga - Japan
Profile: Ajikiri 
Edge Length: 148mm 
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 158mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 115mm 
Total Length: 273mm
Weight: 80g 
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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Hizen
Made in: Saga - Japan
Profile: Ajikiri 
Edge Length: 105mm
Blade Height: 36mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 117mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 114mm 
Total Length: 230mm 
Weight: 68g 
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: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Shakekiri
Edge Length: 241mm
Blade Height: 68mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic Ferrule
Spine Length: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 396mm
Weight: 288g
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: Isamitsu 
Line: White #1 Stainless Clad
Made in: Ibaraki - Japan
Smith: Abe Isamitsu Blacksmith 安倍勇光打ち刃物
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (Forged)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Wood (Unspecified)
Spine Length: 202mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 340mm
Weight: 206g
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 Clad
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: Morihei 森平
Made in: Tokyo, Japan
Line: Hisamoto Kurouchi
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 277mm
Blade Height: 57mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (white #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double Bevel (symmetrical)
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 278mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 424mm
Weight: 355g 
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: 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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Kuro
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 376mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm 
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 190g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Bunka/Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 337mm
Spine Length: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 216g
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.