Japan

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 371mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 234g
Saya/Guard: No

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

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.

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 39mm 
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 161g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Zenko, Mono-steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 20/80
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 371mm
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 234g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: FJ
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed (Asymmetric) 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 384mm
Weight: 150mm
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Stainless

This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: FJ
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed (Asymmetric) 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 239mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 377mm
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: Stainless

This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: FJ
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 386mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 156mm
Saya: Sold Separately

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)
Made in: Japan
Line: Futana
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Black Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Total Length: 375mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 225g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: HG
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 246mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 402mm
Weight: 139g 
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 (一片) 
Line: Hiragana
Profile: Bread
Edge Length: 250mm
Edge Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium
Steel Type: Stainless 
Bevel: Serrated 
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Black Plastic Western
Total Length:  384mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 144g
Saya/Guard: 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 
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Hiragana
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 236mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 354mm
Weight: 179g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless

This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)  
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan  
Line: Imojiya TH
Profile: Bread Knife
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Mono DSR-1K6 
Steel Type: Stainless
Bevel: Serrated 
Bevel Symmetry: Right Handed Serrations
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Magnolia (Ho)Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule, Octagonal 
Total Length: 374mm
Spine Length: 246mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 109g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand:  Hitohira ひとひら
Made in:  Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya TH
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 241mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: DSR-1K6
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double Bevel (Asymmetrical)
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western (yo) Handle
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .7mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 366mm
Weight: 209g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Stainless

This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Japan
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 228mm 
Blade Height: 32mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #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: D-Shape
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic
Spine Length: 244mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 135mm  
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 184g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Line: Tachi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 168g
Saya/Guard: Saya Included

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

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Line: Kurouchi
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Yakusugi Cedar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 389mm
Weight: 190g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

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.

Brand: Kanehide 兼秀
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Kawahagi
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Semi Stainless
HRC: 60±1HRC 
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10:90
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Elastomer
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Total Length: 376mm
Weight: 189g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Kanehide 兼秀
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Komakiri Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 67mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Semi Stainless
HRC: 60±1HRC 
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 241mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 364mm
Weight: 263g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Semi-Stainless

This blade is semi-stainless steel. It has better rust-resistance than standard carbon steel, but it is not completely stainless. Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. 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: Morihei 
Line: Inox
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A (Mono-steel)
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60

Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 240
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 367mm
Weight: 215g
Saya/Guard: Not Included

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG Strix
Made in: Aomori, Japan
Smith: Nigara Homono
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 227mm
Blade Height: 53mm 
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered); Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 241mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 141mm 
Total Length: 380mm 
Weight: 202g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: SPG Strix
Made in: Aomori, Japan
Smith: Nigara Homono
Profile: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 227mm 
Blade Height: 40mm 
Edge Steel: SPG STRIX
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad); San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered); Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 241mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Total Length: 381mm 
Weight: 161g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Ryusen 株式会社 龍泉刃物
Line: Tangan Ryu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Maple Hybrid Western
Total Length: 379mm
Edge Length: 231mm
Spine Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 46.5mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 217g

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