Japan

Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Mono SK
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
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: 273mm
Edge Length: 152mm
Spine Length: 157mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Thickness at Spine: 3.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 113mm
Weight: 171g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月
Made in: Kashiwa City, Chiba - Japan
Smith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 62mm
Edge Steel: SK5
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-steel
Finish: "Messy" Migaki (there are scratches intentionally left on the blade from production)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: ~10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 448mm
Weight: 339g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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: 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
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Nomura
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 172g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
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: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Nomura
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 355mm
Weight: 163g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
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: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Nomura
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 143mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 150mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 270mm
Weight: 87g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
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: HADO
Line: Kirisame
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Nomura
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Scorched Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 183mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 319mm
Weight: 160g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Cladding
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: 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: AH
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 212mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 334mm
Weight: 173g
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: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Line: Harima
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 122mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length: 256mm
Spine Length: 133mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 67g
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: Harima Forged
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan 
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 176mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 190mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 130mm 
Total Length: 320mm 
Weight: 145g 
Saya/Guard: 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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 61mm
Thickness at Spine: 8.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 7.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 5.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 486g
Saya: Ho Wood

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)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Poplar Wa
Total Length: 490mm
Edge Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 337mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 151mm
Weight: 264g
Saya/Guard: Yes

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)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ziricote Wa
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 257mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6
Handle Length: 152mm
Weight: 281g
Saya/Guard: Yes, Ho Wood

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: SK
Profile: Butchery
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
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: 156mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Total Length: 262mm
Weight: 94g
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.

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi  憲哉
Line: Togashi Blue #1 Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Honyaki Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 242g
Saya/Guard: Included

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: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 318mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mizu Honyaki (Differentially Hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 335mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.0mm
Handle Length: 152mm
Total Length: 482mm
Weight: 285g
Saya/Guard: 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 
Line: Togashi
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 32mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
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: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 134mm 
Total Length: 377mm
Weight: 145g
Saya/Guard: Included

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 
Line: Togashi Honyaki
Made in: Sakai, Osaka -Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 318mm
Blade Height: 37mm 
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror Polish (kyomen)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Makassar Ebony 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 332mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 151mm 
Total Length: 485mm 
Weight: 290g 
Saya/Guard: 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
Line: Togashi White #1, Mizu Honyaki
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Fugubiki
Edge Length: 291mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (white #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (Differentially Hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror (Kyomen)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 309mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Total Length: 452mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Saya Included

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.