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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: 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.

Brand: Yoshida Hamono
Line: HAP40 Black
Made In: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Profile: Bunka
Edge Steel: HAP40
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding Material: Stainless Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Lacquered Urushi Flame
Total Length: 333mm
Edge Length: 190mm
Spine Length: 203mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 191g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Blue #1
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
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: 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: 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 (一片)
Line: Hinode
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Smith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 196mm
Blade Height: 38.7mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 210mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .2mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Total Length: 345mm
Weight: 127g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Tosa
Made in: Tosa, Kochi - Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 47.7mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double 
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 173mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .2mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 300mm
Weight: 128g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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: 102mm
Blade Height: 130mm
Blade Thickness: 23.3mm
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: 325mm
Total Length: 360mm
Weight: 821g
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 (一片)
Made in: Japan
Line:  TD Blue #2
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 166mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Right-Handed D-Shaped
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 308mm
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 127g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: Mizuno 水野製作所株式会社
Smith: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Clad 
HRC: 55-56
Handle: Burnt Oak Handle
Total Length: 330mm
Edge Length: 77mm
Weight: 725g

Includes a Leather Sheath with snaps & Lanyard.

Brand:  Morihei 浅草橋 森平  
Made in: Tokyo / Japan
Line: Hisamoto Kurouchi
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length:  214mm
Blade Height:  60mm
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation:  Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Keyaki Zelkova
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length:  364mm
Spine Length:  229mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  4.6mm
Thickness ½ way:  2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.0mm
Handle Length:  136mm
Weight:  224g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 248mm
Blade Height: 56.4mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm
Spine Length: 265mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 257g
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 (一片) 
Line: Futana - Super Blue
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 217mm 
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime
Bevel Type: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Cherry Octagonal 
Total Length: 373mm
Spine Length:  230mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 154g 
Saya: N/A

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in:  Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Kurouchi
Profile: Japanese Paring Knife
Edge Length: 85mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 195mm
Spine Length: 95mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 101mm
Weight: 67g
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: Mizuno 水野製作所株式会社
Smith: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Steel: S45C
Steel Type: Mono (Zenko) Carbon 
HRC: 55-56
Handle: Oak
Total Length: 460mm
Blade Length: 75mm
Thickness at Poll: 23mm
Weight: 970mm

Includes a Vinyl Sheath with snap & string.

Brand: Morihei 森平 
Made in: Tokyo - Japan
Line: Hisamoto Stainless Clad
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime, Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 340mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 220g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: Mizuno 水野製作所株式会社
Smith: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Clad 
HRC: 55-56
Handle: Curved Burnt Oak Handle
Total Length: 357mm
Edge Length: 70mm
Weight: 850g

Includes a Leather Sheath with snaps & Lanyard.

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: Mizuno 水野製作所株式会社
Smith: Mizuno Seisakusho 水野製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Clad 
HRC: 55-56
Handle: Curved Burnt Oak Handle
Total Length: 355mm
Edge Length: 80mm
Weight: 755g

Includes a Leather Sheath with snaps & Lanyard.

Brand: Iwasaki 岩崎
Smith: Sanjo Seisakusho 三条製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Unclassified (Carbon Steel), Soft Iron Clad
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Blade Size: 227mm
Edge Length: 60mm
Bevel Symmetry: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Weight: 146g

Forged and sharpened all by hand from one of the most esteemed brands in Japan, Iwasaki. The Ura was carved by a sen (basically a drawknife for metal) which is tedious and time consuming, but allows for exceptional precision. The heat treatment from Iwasaki is deservedly legendary. This is a metallurgical masterpiece. 

Includes a wooden box,

A traditional Japanese marking tool, often used in woodworking. It has a single bevel construction like traditional Japanese kitchen knives, meaning it can get extremely sharp, but needs to be sharpened differently than double bevel knives. The blade can be used in other applications than woodworking, but care must be taken to not damage the very sharp but brittle edge.