Japan

Brand: Kogetsu 五香刃物 
Made in: Chiba/ Japan
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Line: Kogetsu 光月, Mandai (Stainless)
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 80/20
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Imitation Mahogany
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 155mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 106mm
Total Length: 260mm
Weight: 100g
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: 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: 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 (一片)
Line: FJ
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 175mm 
Blade Height: 46mm 
Edge Steel: VG10 
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC:  60±0.5
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A 
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Spine Length: 177mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 0.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 122mm 
Total Length: 297mm 
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: 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
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: FJ
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 154mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: VG-10 
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length:.163mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Total Length: 287mm
Weight: 61g
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 
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)
Line: KH MV
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Yo Deba
Edge Length: 183mm
Blade Height: 48mm 
Edge Steel: Molybdenum Vanadium 
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 188mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 117mm 
Total Length: 305mm 
Weight: 235g 
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: KH
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 180mm 
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless  
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 70/30
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed  
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Imitation Mahogany
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .6mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Total Length: 300mm
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: 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
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: 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: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 149mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Edge Steel: Unclassified
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 90/10
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Elastomer
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 149mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm 
Handle Length: 117mm
Total Length: 263mm
Weight: 109g
Saya/Guard: Sold separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless Steel
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: 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.