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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: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: "Messy" Migaki (there are scratches intentionally left on the blade from production)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: ~10/90
Hand Orientation:  Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 188mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 111mm
Total Length: 301mm 
Weight: 130g 
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: Kogetsu 五香刃物
Line: Mandai
Made in: Chiba - Japan
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 204mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Mono Unclassified (Stainless Steel)
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Asymmetric (right-handed)
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western (yo) Handle
Handle Material: Imitation Mahogany 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 327mm
Weight: 192g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

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: "Messy" Migaki (there are scratches intentionally left on the blade from production)
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: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Mono SK
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 273mm
Edge Length: 152mm
Spine Length: 157mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 113mm
Weight: 171g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Zenko, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 20:80
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 371mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 234g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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.