$300-$499

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: FJ
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric) 
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed (Asymmetric) 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 384mm
Weight: 150mm
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: FJ
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 386mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 156mm
Saya: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: Imojiya TH Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Handle: Red Pakka Wa
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious 
Total Length: 364mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Spine Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 160g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: Imojiya TH Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Handle: Red Pakka Wa
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious 
Total Length: 368mm
Edge Length: 205mm
Spine Length: 224mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.3mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Weight: 158g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Mioroshi Deba
Edge Length: 214mm 
Blade Height: 42.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #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: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 230mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.4mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 367mm
Weight: 250g  
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: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 186mm
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ebony 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 201mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 8.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 6.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.8mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 333mm
Weight: 418g
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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Kikuchiyo x Ren
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Ren
Profile: Nakiri (Vegetable)
Edge Length: 164mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 133mm 
Total Length: 313mm
Weight: 168g
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
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: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 312mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shape
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 336mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 150mm
Total Length: 486mm
Weight: 2590g
Saya/Guard: Included

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

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
Line: YG
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 52.7mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: .5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 308mm
Weight: 154g
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: K Sabatier
Made in: Thiers - France
Line: 2 Handed Curved Leaf
Profile: Cleaver
Edge Length: 353mm
Blade Height: 164mm
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
Handle Material: Nylon
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 760mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 4.5mm
Handle Length: 454mm
Weight: 3.256kg
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: K Sabatier
Profile: Leaf Cleaver
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Boxwood
Total Length: 427mm
Edge Length: 313mm
Spine Length: 283mm
Blade Height: 116mm
Thickness at Spine: 12.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.7mm 
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 1030g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: K Sabatier
Profile: Straight Back Leaf Cleaver
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Boxwood
Total Length: 392mm
Edge Length: 281mm
Spine Length: 251mm
Blade Height: 109mm
Thickness at Spine: 12.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.5mm
Handle Length: 227mm
Weight: 962g

Brand: Kanatoko 鍛冶工房 金床
Made In: Fukuyama, Hiroshima -Japan
Craftsperson: Kazuyoshi Akita 秋田 和良 
Materials: Iron
Outer Diameter: 300mm
Inner Diameter: 235mm
Thickness: 2.3mm
Height: 41mm
Handle Length: 260mm
Pan Weight: 1907g 

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

Brand: Komon
Maker: Yamagata Imono 
Material: Iron, Urushi Laquer
Made In: Kyoto, Japan 
Height: 133mm
Total Width: 140mm
Pot Width: 130mm
Lid Diameter: 70mm
Capacity: 0.5L
Total Weight: 764g 

Includes a tea mesh basket. 

Brand: Ligne W
Made In: Laguiole - France
Line: Château Laguiole
Handle Material: Blond Horn
Worm Length: 70mm
Knife Length: 40mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Total Thickness: 15.4mm
Weight: 98g
Storage: Display Box and Leather Holster

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

Brand: Ligne W
Made In: Laguiole - France
Line: Château Laguiole
Handle Material: Boxwood
Worm Length: 70mm
Knife Length: 40mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Total Thickness: 15.4mm
Weight: 98g
Storage: Display Box and Leather Holster

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

Brand: Ligne W
Made In: Laguiole - France
Line: Château Laguiole
Handle Material: Briar Wood
Worm Length: 70mm
Knife Length: 40mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Total Thickness: 15.4mm
Weight: 98g
Storage: Display Box and Leather Holster

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

Brand: Ligne W
Made In: Laguiole - France
Line: Château Laguiole
Handle Material: Oak Barrel
Worm Length: 70mm
Knife Length: 40mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Total Thickness: 15.4mm
Weight: 98g
Storage: Display Box and Leather Holster

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

Brand: LionSTEEL
Made In: Italy
Line: Acha
Style: Fixed
Profile:  Drop point
Grind:  Flat
Blade Steel:  M390 Sintered
Steel Type:  Stainless
Blade Length:  107mm
Blade Height: 33mm 
Blade Thickness:  5mm
Blade Construction:  Mono-steel
Handle/Tang Construction:  Through Tang
Bolster:  Titanium
Pommel:  Titanium
Handle Material:  Black Burlap
Handle Color:  Black
Blade Finish/Color:  Stonewashed/Black
Bevel:  Double
Bevel Symmetry:  50/50
Hand Orientation:  Ambidextrous 
Handle Length:  120mm
Total Length:  233mm
Weight:  177 gr. 
Sheath/Clip:  Leather Belt Sheath
Lanyard Hole:  Yes

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.