Anniversary Sale 2

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: Futana - Super Blue
Profile: Nakiri
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: 316mm
Edge Length: 165mm 
Spine Length:  181mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Spine Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 159g 
Saya: N/A

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: TD
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel Type: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Walnut Wa
Total Length: 310mm
Edge Length: 163mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Spine Thickness at Handle: 5.2mm
Spine Thickness 1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 146g
Saya: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Carbon with Stainless Clad
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Minamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 53.5mm
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: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 196g
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: Petty
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex 
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 166mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 107g
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: 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: 338mm
Blade Length: 101mm
Thickness at Poll: 24mm
Weight: 768g

Includes a Vinyl Sheath with snap & s string.

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: 244mm
Blade Length: 78mm
Thickness at Poll: 24mm
Weight: 631g

Includes a Leather Sheath with snap & Strap.

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: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Clad 
HRC: 55-56
Handle: Oak
Total Length: 450mm
Blade Length: 123mm
Thickness at Poll: 27.3mm
Weight: 1032g

Includes a Natural Leather Sheath with snap & Lanyard.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Minamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 58.8mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 316mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 218g
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: 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: 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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Kuro
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 50mm
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 Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 376mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm 
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 190g
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 
Made in: Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Bunka/Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 337mm
Spine Length: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 216g
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: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi, Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Oak, Cherry Bark (2 sides) 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 383mm
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.2mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 169g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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: Burnt Oak Handle
Total Length: 330mm
Edge Length: 77mm
Weight: 725g

Includes a Leather Sheath with snaps & Lanyard.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Togashi 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 225mm 
Blade Height: 54mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
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: Tagayasan
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 
Thickness ½ way: 
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 
Handle Length: 145mm 
Total Length: 389mm 
Weight: 213g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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.

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.

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle with Cherry Bark (2 Sides)
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 92g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon
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: 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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Tagayasan Handle
Total Length: 355mm
Edge Length: 197mm
Spine Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 190g
Saya: Purchase Separately

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

Brand: Soma Metalwork
Smith: Kiran Chapman
Sharpener: Kiran Chapman
Made in: North Yarmouth, ME
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 159mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Mono-Oak
Total Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 165m
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard:  Purchased Separately

Handmade in Maine by Soma Metalwork.

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.