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Brand: Zay Knives
Made In:  Maine
Blade Profile: Kiritsuke
Grind:  Full
Blade Steel:  1080
Steel Type:  Carbon
Blade Length:  66mm
Blade Height:  19mm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm  
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Frame Construction:  
Opening Mechanism: Thumb Pad 
Locking Mechanism: Friction Folder
Washers/Pivot System: N/A
Bolster:  N/A
Pommel:  N/A
Spacer/Spring:  N/A
Handle/Scale Material:  Mild Steel
Handle/Scale Color:  Grey
Blade Finish/Color:  None, silver
Bevel:  Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50  
Hand Orientation: N/A 
Handle Length:  90mm
Total Length Open:  156mm
Total Length Closed:  90mm
Total Thickness:  8mm
Weight:  71g
Sheath/Clip: Thumb pad/hook clip
Lanyard Hole: N/A

Brand: Zay Knives
Made In:  Maine
Blade Profile: Drop Point
Grind:  Full
Blade Steel:  1080
Steel Type:  Carbon
Blade Length:  62mm
Blade Height:  19mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm  
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Frame Construction:  
Opening Mechanism: Thumb Pad 
Locking Mechanism: Friction Folder
Washers/Pivot System: N/A
Bolster:  N/A
Pommel:  N/A
Spacer/Spring:  N/A
Handle/Scale Material:  Mild Steel
Handle/Scale Color:  Grey
Blade Finish/Color:  None, silver
Bevel:  Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50  
Hand Orientation: N/A 
Handle Length:  88mm
Total Length Open:  150mm
Total Length Closed:  88mm
Total Thickness:  8mm
Weight:  74g
Sheath/Clip: Thumb pad/hook clip
Lanyard Hole: N/A

Brand: Zay Knives
Line: Coreless Damascus 
Made in:  Lewiston, Maine - USA 
Smith: Isaiah Washington 
Sharpener: Isaiah Washington 
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 130mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: 1095-15N20
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Coreless Damascus
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mosiac Integral Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Hybrid
Handle Material: Stabilized Black Palm Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Copper
Spine Length: 136mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 100mm
Total Length: 255mm
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: 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: Mizuno 水野製作所
Made In: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Line: Warikomi Bakin Axe
Smith: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Sharpener: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Style: Bakin
Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Edge Length: 103mm
Blade Height: 133mm
Blade Thickness: 22.8mm
Blade Construction: Awase, Warikomi
Blade Finish/Color: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Bolster: N/A
Pommel: N/A
Handle/Tang Construction: Wedged Full Tang 
Handle Material: Shou Sugi Ban Oak
Handle Length: 297mm
Total Length: 332mm
Weight: 811g
Sheath/Clip:  Leather Edge Guard

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: SK
Profile: Butchery
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10:90
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 156mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Total Length: 262mm
Weight: 94g
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: Sakai-Osaka, Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Sanbonsugi Hamon
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Taihei Makassar Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 306mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 451mm
Weight: 212g 
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
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: 
Blade Height: 
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: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 300mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 141mm
Total Length: 145mm
Weight: 233g
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: Tetsujin 鉄人刃物
Made in: Kochi, Japan
Smith: Toru Tamura 田村 徹
Sharpener: Naohito Myojin
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 176mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kasumi (Mist)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 318mm
Weight: 145g
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: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Line: Ashi, Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 212mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 334mm
Weight: 173g
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: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Line: Ashi, Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 222g
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 安倍勇光打ち刃物
Smith: Abe Isamitsu Blacksmith 安倍勇光打ち刃物
Made in: Ibaraki, Japan
Line: Super Blue Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Double Bevel
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Zebrawood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 404mm
Spine Length: 258mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 225g
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
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 263mm
Blade Height: 33mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #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: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 205g
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
Made in: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 100mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
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: 111mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 227mm
Weight: 69g
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 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: 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: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Made in: Sakai,Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm 
Blade Height: 37mm
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: 303mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Total Length: 452mm
Weight: 224g  
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
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: Hitohira ひとひら 
Line: Togashi Honyaki
Made in: Sakai, Osaka -Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 318mm
Blade Height: 37mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror Polish (kyomen)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Makassar Ebony 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 332mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 151mm 
Total Length: 485mm 
Weight: 290g 
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: 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 Rin
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Ajioka-san 味岡
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 162mm
Blade Height: 41mm
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: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 315mm
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: 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.