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60HRC Hardness

Brand: Ryusen  株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Botenunryu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Black Pakka Western
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 236g

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Echizen, Fukui - Japan 
Line: GR
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 165mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood Handle, Pakka Ferrule
Total Length: 304mm
Spine Length:178mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Weight: 122g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Line: Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus/Sekiso
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood, Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 378mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 192g
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.