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Brand: Zay Knives
Made in: Lewiston, Maine - USA
Smith: Isaiah Washington
Sharpener: Isaiah Washington
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 65mm
Edge Steel: 1084
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Curly Maple & Copper
Spine Length: 177mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.1mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 249g
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: Togashi White #1, Mizu Honyaki
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Fugubiki
Edge Length: 291mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (white #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (Differentially Hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror (Kyomen)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 309mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Total Length: 452mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Saya Included

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: HADO 刃道
Line: Sumi
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Cherry Bark with Oak Core
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .5mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 355mm
Weight: 170g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 140mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn 
Spine Length: 152mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Total Length: 275mm
Weight: 65g
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.

Brand: Hitohira

Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 51mm
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: D-Shape
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 1124mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 146mm
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: Kuma Blue #2
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 181mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
HRC: 59±1HRC 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Symmetrical
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 302mm
Weight: 139g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Brand: Higonokami かね駒 肥後守
Made In: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Smith: Mitsuo Nagao 永尾 光雄
Line: Motosuke
Style: Folding
Blade Profile: Kiritsuke
Grind: Flat
Blade Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade Length: 
Blade Height: 
Blade Thickness: 
Blade Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Frame Construction: Unibody 
Opening Mechanism: Thumb Pad
Locking Mechanism: N/A, Friction
Washers/Pivot System: N/A
Bolster: N/A
Pommel: N/A
Spacer/Spring: N/A
Handle/Scale Material: Brass
Handle/Scale Color: Brass
Blade Finish/Color: Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Open: 210mm
Total Length Closed: 142mm
Total Thickness: 4mm
Weight: 105g
Sheath/Clip: Sold Separately
Lanyard Hole: Yes

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

Brand: Yoshida Hamono
Line: HAP40 Black
Made In: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Profile: Bunka
Edge Steel: HAP40
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding Material: Stainless Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Lacquered Urushi Flame
Total Length: 333mm
Edge Length: 190mm
Spine Length: 203mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 191g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Blue #1
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
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: Ziricote
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 150g
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 (一片)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kenji Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Line: Togashi Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 53.1mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Burnt Yakusuji
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 145.6mm
Total Length: 392mm
Weight: 170g
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
Made in: Echizen-Fukui, Japan
Profile: Shakekiri
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 78mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic
Spine Length: 291mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 152mm
Total Length: 441mm
Weight: 437g
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 
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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Ashi, White #2
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A, Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric)
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 188g
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
Made in: Echizen-Fukui, Japan
Line: YG
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji (textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 182mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 310mm
Weight: 138g
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: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Made in: Kashiwa City, Chiba - Japan
Smith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 62mm
Edge Steel: SK5
Steel Type: Carbon
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: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 448mm
Weight: 339g
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: Hinode
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Smith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 196mm
Blade Height: 38.7mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 210mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .2mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Total Length: 345mm
Weight: 127g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Tosa
Made in: Tosa, Kochi - Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 47.7mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 173mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .2mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 300mm
Weight: 128g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Brand: Miyazaki Kaijya
Line: Hineri Damascus
Made in: Goto Islands, Nagasaki - Japan
Smith: Haruo Miyazaki 宮崎 春生
Sharpener: Haruo Miyazaki 宮崎 春生
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 212mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, Warikomi
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus 
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length:  222mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 141mm
Total Length: 364mm
Weight: 169g
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: Miyazaki Kaijya
Line: Hineri Damascus
Made in: Goto Islands, Nagasaki - Japan
Smith: Haruo Miyazaki 宮崎 春生
Sharpener: Haruo Miyazaki 宮崎 春生
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 55.4mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, Warikomi
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus 
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length:  260mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .9mm
Handle Length: 148mm
Total Length: 406mm
Weight: 245mm
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 (一片)
Line: Harima Forged
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 166mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nickel Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 181mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 307mm
Weight: 114g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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: Togashi Blue #1 Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Honyaki Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 242g
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 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.