Japan

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Nickel Damascus
Made In:  Tosa, Kochi - Japan 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: AUS-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Nickle Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Tagayasan Wa
Total Length: 315mm
Spine Length: 182mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm 
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 131g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: HG Damascus
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 218mm 
Blade Height: 46mm 
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
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: 224mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 146mm 
Total Length: 370mm
Weight: 128g 
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: HG Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Undisclosed Stainless 
Cladding: Soft Stainless (Damascus) 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Pakka (Western)
Total Length: 337mm 
Edge Length: 215mm 
Spine Length: 215mm 
Handle Length: 120mm 
Blade Height: 45mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm 
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm 
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm 
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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: 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: HG Tsuchime Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Steel Type: Unclassified Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Tsuchime Damascus 
Bevel: Double Bevel 
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Imitation Mahogany, Western
Total Length: 335mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 127mm
Handle Length: 104mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 184g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

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) 
Line: Imojiya TH Damascus
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50 
Handle: Red Pakka Wa
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious 
Total Length: 364mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Spine Length: 223mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 160g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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

Brand: Nigara 二唐刃物鍛造所
Line: VG Xeos
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Nigara Hamono
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 57mm
Edge Steel: VG Xeos
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 195mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 323mm
Weight: 218g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

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.

60HRC Hardness

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: Black Micarta 
Total Length: 350mm
Edge Length: 208mm
Spine Length: 220mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Thickness at Spine: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 200g

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 252mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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.

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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 168mm 
Blade Height: 47.4mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus/Sekiso
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Ebony wood, Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 311mm
Spine Length: 186mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 159g
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
Line: Seiun
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 201mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 182g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Line: Seiun
Made in: Osaka, Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 中川
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 242mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 377mm
Weight: 223g
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: Yoshida Hamono 吉田刃物株式会社
Made in: Taku City, Saga - Japan
Line: Damascus ZDP189
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 181mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: ZDP189
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 195mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard:  Purchased Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives 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.