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Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 298mm
Blade Height: 40mm
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-Shaped
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 450mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 199g
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.

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, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Kuro
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 167mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 315mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm 
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 154g
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: Nihonko
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 45.8mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mono-Steel/Zenko
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30:70
Hand Orientation: Right-Hand Asymmetric
Handle: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule Material: Carbon Steel
Total Length: 300mm
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 155g
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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Hiragana WS
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 45.5mm
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (asymmetrical)  
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Octagonal Pakka
Total Length: 350mm
Spine Length: 225mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 125g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

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

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

Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所.
Producing Area:  Kyoto/ Japan
Mine: Kouzaki
Appearance: Certainly a base of blue, hence the name "Ao"-to, "blue" stone. These softer versions tend to have a tint of red/brown to them, a decent indication of their softness level.
Size: 175mm x 52mm 54mm
Weight: 1031g
Grit Range: ~2000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More

Hardness Level: 2
Scratch Depth: 4
Speed: 4
Wear Rate: 3.5
Self Slurry: 4.5
Thirst: 3
Consistency: 5
Feedback: 4
Ease of Use: 4

Recommended Usage: Early/mid polishing sequence, hazy Kasumi, textured edges with solid bite.

Notes: This is slightly coarser and softer vs. its finer and harder Aoto sibling. These softer versions will be faster cutting, create more slurry, leave slightly deeper scratches, create darker/hazier Kasumi, and would be used earlier in a polishing progression. Softer stones tend to be easier to use as they are more "forgiving" than harder stones, thus easier to learn on. These are "true" Aoto of quality, consistency, and provenance. Given their price they are an awesome way to get involved with natural stones. 

Disclaimer: 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, weights and measures, and qualities. Stamps may be different or not present, especially if it has been tested.

Brand: Tanaka Toishi 田中砥石工業所.
Producing Area:  Kyoto/ Japan
Mine: Kouzaki
Appearance: Certainly a base of blue, hence the name "Ao"-to, "blue" stone. These softer versions tend to have a tint of red/brown to them, a decent indication of their softness level.
Size: 205mm x 57mm x 55mm
Weight: 1430g
Grit Range: ~2000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More

Hardness Level: 2
Scratch Depth: 4
Speed: 4
Wear Rate: 3.5
Self Slurry: 4.5
Thirst: 3
Consistency: 5
Feedback: 4
Ease of Use: 4

Recommended Usage: Early/mid polishing sequence, hazy Kasumi, textured edges with solid bite.

Notes: This is slightly coarser and softer vs. its finer and harder Aoto sibling. These softer versions will be faster cutting, create more slurry, have deeper scratches, create darker/hazier Kasumi, and would be used earlier in a polishing progression. Softer stones tend to be easier to use as they are more "forgiving" than harder stones, thus easier to learn on. These are "true" Aoto of quality, consistency, and provenance. Given their price they are an awesome way to get involved with natural stones.  

Disclaimer: 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, weights and measures, and qualities. Stamps may be different or not present, especially if it has been tested.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya TH
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 47.5mm
Edge Steel:  DSR-1K6
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard polish)
Bevel: Asymmetric Double 
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Oval Octagonal Gray Pakka with Pakka Ferrule
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length: 177mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Weight: 147g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

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

Brand: HI-CONDITION ハイコンディション
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Size: 10"L x 2"W x 1"D
Weight: 399g

Really high quality, bare leather felt strop on a firm base so it has no give.

Leather strops will be slightly better at finishing edges post sharpening/maintenance (or as a stand alone tool) than felt strops. Leather strops work on an array of knives, and are especially ideal for Japanese knives and other fine blades.

Use only an edge-trailing/draw stroke. Can be loaded with micron abrasive pastes or sprays. Clean periodically with a slightly damp rag, allow to dry before using.

From Smithey:

Our 8" skillet is designed to be a daily cooking companion. The smaller shape and curved interior sides promote movement and flipping, while the longer handle keeps your hands farther away from heat. Like all Smithey skillets, the interior features a smooth polished finish that when seasoned is naturally non-stick. Ideal for sides, smaller meats, and the perfect fried egg, this skillet has a natural place beside its bigger siblings on the range. Use it well.

Diameter (top): 8”

Depth: 1.6”

Handle to Handle: 15”

Weight: +-3 lbs

Brand: Fog Linen
Line: Kitchen Cloth
Material: 100% Linen
Color: Green on White Checkers
Length: 25.5"
Width: 17.5"

Our hardest-working kitchen staple, and an all-time customer favorite. These cloths are with us from start-to-finish on all cooking tasks—drying dishes, lining a basket, keeping kettles warm, covering dough to rise, and cleaning up spills. Durable, long-lasting, and complete with a nifty cotton loop for an easy hang-dry. They'll grow softer and more absorbent with every wash. 

Care: Machine wash gentle, dry cool or line-dry.