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Kyokuha

The original NSK Kogyo diamond stone series, Kyokuha are built for ease of use and compatibility with a wide variety of steels from carbon, stainless, powder, even tool steel. It has a large selection of grits to fit almost every user's needs. These are the softest of the NSK series and probably easiest to learn sharpening and polishing.

Recommended for beginners and seasoned users, or those who simply prefer softer stones.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Grit Range: #1000
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 26.5mm
Weight: 740g

Kyokuha

The original NSK Kogyo diamond stone series, Kyokuha are built for ease of use and compatibility with a wide variety of steels from carbon, stainless, powder, even tool steel. It has a large selection of grits to fit almost every user's needs. These are the softest of the NSK series and probably easiest to learn sharpening and polishing.

Recommended for beginners and seasoned users, or those who simply prefer softer stones.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Grit Range: #400
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 26.5mm
Weight: 740g

Brand: lionSTEEL
Line: M4
Made In: Maniago, Italy
Style: Fixed Blade
Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Flat w/ Edge Bevel
Blade Steel: M390
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 93mm
Blade Height: 31.8mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Frame Construction: Full Tang
Bolster: Extended Tang
Pommel: Extended Tang
Handle Material: G10
Handle Color: Black
Blade Finish/Color: Satin Finish
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 110mm
Total Length: 206mm
Spine Thickness: 3.8mm
Weight: 176g
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.

Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所
Producing Area: Kyoto, Osaka - Japan
Mine: Yaginoshima
Appearance: Classic grey/blue Mizu with lots of teeny tiny Goma
Size: 209mm x 76mm x 40mm (type 40)
Weight: 1567g
Grit Range: 4000-6000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 4.5
Scratch Depth: 2
Speed: 3.5
Wear Rate: 1.5
Self Slurry: 1.5
Thirst: 2
Ease of Use: 3

Notes: A lovely stone and affordable stone. While it is on the harder side on paper, it was actually difficult (ie we had to intentionally try) to get the stone to scratch our test Kiridashi. The feedback was tackier than expected given its hardness, providing more feedback and reducing the chances of slipping that can occur with harder stones. Again despite its hardness, it is rather fast and creates black slurry after 10-20 seconds. It provides a brighter Kasumi with relative ease, we're rather impressed. For the price it is a good choice for both beginners and intermediate users despite its hardness. Its dimensions and hardness will make it last many years.

Recommended Usage: Keen edges, polishing for frosty to bright Kasumi on wide bevels. Very good for push-cut tools.

Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.

Brand: lionSTEEL
Line: Nano
Made In:   Maniago, Italy
Style: Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Flat
Blade Steel: MagnaCut
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 67mm
Blade Height: 28.3mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Frame Construction: Scaled
Opening Mechanism: Removable Flipper
Locking Mechanism: Frame Lock
Washers/Pivot System: Double Crown Ball Bearings
Bolster: N/A
Pommel: Tungsten Carbide Glass Breaker
Spacer/Spring: Titanium
Handle/Scale Material: Titanium, Canvas Micarta
Handle/Scale Color: Titanium, Natural Canvas
Blade Finish/Color: Satin/Brushed
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 92mm
Total Length Open: 160mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm
Spine Thickness: 3.8mm
Weight: 101g
Sheath/Clip: Titanium Clip
Lanyard Hole: Yes

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 234mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Right-Handed D-Shape
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 381mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 134g
Weight: 143g
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
Line: VG5
Profile: Sujhihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Edge Steel: VG5
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 402mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 220g
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: Northeast Axe & Tool
Smith: Gabriel McNeill
Line: Small Pack Axe
Made In: Portland, Maine, USA
Edge Steel: 1050
Steel Type: Carbon
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Handle Material: Hickory w/ Walnut Wedge
Handle Length: 16"
Cutting Edge: 3"
Head Weight: 12oz
Cover/Sheath: Yes, Leather Cover

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)
Made in: Japan
Line: Futana Ginsan Nashiji
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Ginsanko
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Total Length: 375mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 225g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

From Smithey: Featuring a generously sized polished interior surface, the No. 14 is designed for a feast. From roasting multiple game birds to searing steaks on the stovetop or grilling a dinner’s worth of vegetables on a large charcoal grill, the No. 14 is the perfect tool for the chef who cooks with pride for family and friends. Use it well!

While all of Smithey's cast iron cookware works on electric and induction stovetops in addition to gas, we recommend that you use the largest burner size available for the 14" skillet. If your electric range is on the smaller size we suggest pre-heating the skillet in a hot oven to bring it up to temperature before cooking on the stovetop.

Diameter (top): 14”

Depth: 2.4”

Handle to Handle: 17”

Cook Surface: 11"

Weight: +/- 10 lbs

Brand: lionSTEEL
Line: SR11A
Made In: Maniago - Italy
Style: Folding
Profile: Drop Point
Grind: Flat w/ Edge Bevel
Blade Steel: Sleipner
Steel Type: Carbon
Blade Length: 90mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Blade Thickness: 4.3mm
Blade Construction: Mono-Steel
Frame Construction: SOLID Aluminium
Opening Mechanism: Flipper
Locking Mechanism: Monolithic Frame Lock w/ Rotoblock
Washers/Pivot System: IKBS Ball Bearings
Bolster: N/A
Pommel: Tungsten Carbide Glass Breaker
Spacer/Spring: N/A
Handle/Scale Material: Ergal Aluminum
Handle Color: Orange
Blade Finish/Color: Satin
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed Lock
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length Open: 215mm
Total Length Closed: 120mm
Overall Thickness: 14.5mm
Weight: 149g
Sheath/Clip: Reversible Pocket Clip
Lanyard Hole: Yes