Nakiri/Vegetable

Brand: Blenheim Forge
Made in: London, United Kingdom 
Line: Classic Range 
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 53mm
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: 166mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 294mm 
Weight: 186g
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: 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Harima Forged
Made in: Miki-Hyogo/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa Handle
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 177mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 128g
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 (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 
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya FW
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Red Pakka
Spine Length: 175mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 303mm
Weight: 171g
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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Imojiya TH
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm 
Blade Height: 47mm 
Edge Steel: DSR-1K6 
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 177mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 143g
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: Hitohira  ひとひら (一片)
Line: TD SLD
Profile: Nakiri
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Walnut Wa
Total Length: 309mm
Edge Length: 162mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness at Handle: 5.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness at Tip:  1.7mm
Weight: 165g
Saya/Guard: Purchase Separately

Please Note: The pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG STRIX
Made in: Aomori - Japan
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 170mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 185mm
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: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 57mm
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: 195mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 323mm
Weight: 218g
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: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 46mm
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: POM
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 303mm
Weight: 202g
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.