Japan

Brand: Kanehide
Made in: Seki - Gifu/ Japan
Line: Hirakiri
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 269mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified 
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Rosewood
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Total Length: 387mm
Weight: 199g
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: Hitohira
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Profile: Honesuki
Steel: Undisclosed Semi-stainless
Steel Type: Semi-stainless
Edge Length: 153mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Construction: Mono
Bevel: Asymmetrical
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle Shape: Rectangular 
Handle Material: Elastomer
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .4mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 268mm
Weight: 116g
Saya/Guard: No

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: 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: Morihei 森平
Line: INOX
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 150mm 
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 59±1HRC 
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A (Mono-Steel)
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 152mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 106mm 
Total Length: 260mm 
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: Morihei 森平
Line: Hisamoto INOX
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 271mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: SUS-440
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A (Mono-Steel)
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 275mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 130mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 248g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

CARE ADVISEMENTS

This blade is fully stainless, but stainless does not mean stain proof. Do not leave in water, or 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 soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Smith:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Made in: Hito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Line: Semi-Stainless Migaki
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 263mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Undisclosed Swedish Semi-Stainless
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Chestnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 425mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 149mm
Weight: 238g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Gokujyo 極上
Profile: Paring 
Edge Length: 85mm
Blade Height: 26mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 93mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Total Length: 216mm
Weight: 54g
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.