Japan

Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Mono SK
Profile: Honesuki Maru
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: 278mm
Edge Length: 155mm
Spine Length: 162mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 204g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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

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
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
Made in:  Chiba - Japan
Blacksmith: Yoshito Yamakawa 八間川義人
Line: Kogetsu
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Mono-Steel
Finish: Unfinished Migaki (Purposeful) 
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Steel
Total Length: 413mm
Spine Length: 280mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 213g
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: 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: Sujihiki/Slicer
Edge Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
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: 188mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 111mm
Total Length: 301mm 
Weight: 130g 
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: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: White #1 Mono
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 185mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: None
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Wine Pakka Western 
Total Length: 305mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 112mm
Weight: 202g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: White #1 Mono
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 207mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami (White #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: None
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle: Wine Pakka Western 
Total Length: 329mm 
Spine Length: 211mm 
Blade Height: 48mm 
Thickness at Spine: 1.8mm 
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 118mm 
Weight: 181g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: AH Carbon 一片 鋼
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
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: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 222g
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
Line: AH Carbon 一片 鋼
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A, Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric)
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 188g
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)
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Line: Harima
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 47mm
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: Oval Octagonal Walnut w/ Pakka Ferrule
Total Length: 128mm
Spine Length: 180mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 162mm
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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: 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)
Made in: Miki, Hyogo-Japan
Line: Harima
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 164mm
Blade Height: 44.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Walnut w/ Pakka Ferrule
Total Length: 302mm
Spine Length: 175mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 132mm
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately


Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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
Line: Harima Forged
Made in: Miki-Hyogo/ Japan
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa Handle
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 177mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 128g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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)
Line: Hizen
Made in: Saga - Japan 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 242mm 
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
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: Pakka
Spine Length: 257mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm 
Total Length: 385mm
Weight: 134g
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 
Line: Kuma Blue #2
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
HRC: 59±1HRC 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Symmetrical
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 174mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Total Length: 294mm
Weight: 149g
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.

CARE ADVISEMENTS

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 soft woods and plastics.

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

Brand: Hitohira  ひとひら (一片)
Line: Imojiya TH
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Honesuki Maru
Steel Type: Carbon
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90:10
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed, Asymmetric 
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 255mm
Edge Length: 148mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Handle Length: 103mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Thickness at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness at Middle: 1.8mm
Thickness at Tip: 1.5mm
Weight: 157g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 186mm
Blade Height: 55mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ebony 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 201mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 8.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 6.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.8mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 333mm
Weight: 418g
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.