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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
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: 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
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 264mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
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: D-Shape
Handle Material: Ho Wood 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 163g
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)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ziricote Wa
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 257mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6
Handle Length: 152mm
Weight: 281g
Saya/Guard: Yes, Ho Wood

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

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Made in: Japan
Line:  Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 265mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki/Messy
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 284g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith:  Tanaka 田中
Profile: Saber Yanagiba
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon 
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle: Ebony Wa
Total Length: 414mm
Edge Length: 260mm
Spine Length: 275mm
Blade Height:37mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.6mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 207g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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.

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 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 252mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 200g
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 ひとひら (一片)
Black Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 423mm
Edge Length: 264mm
Spine Length: 279mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Thickness at Spine: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Yes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 392mm
Edge Length: 270mm
Spine Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 182g

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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.