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

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: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Manzo
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Profile: Takobiki
Edge Length: 261mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: N/A
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 391mm (tang included)
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way:  2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.3mm
Handle Length: N/A
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: 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: Higonokami かね駒
Made In:  Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Smith: Mitsuo Nagao 永尾 光雄 
Style:  Friction Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Higonokami 
Grind:  Flat w/ Edge Bevel
Blade Steel:  VG10
Steel Type:  Stainless Steel
Blade Length:  70mm
Blade Height: 12.4mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction:  Awase/San Mai (Clad)
Frame Construction: Unibody Wood
Opening Mechanism:  Thumb Pad
Locking Mechanism: Friction Folder (No Lock)
Handle/Scale Material: Persimmon Wood
Handle/Scale Color:  Natural Wood
Blade Finish/Color:  Migaki
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Length: 92mm
Total Length Open: 165mm
Total Length Closed: 105mm
Total Thickness: 10.9mm
Weight: 27mm
Sheath/Clip: Sold Separately
Lanyard Hole: Yes

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

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次 
Made in: Mito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Smith: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Line: Semi Stainless
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 34.7mm
Edge Steel: Semi Stainless
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 432mm
Spine Length: 287mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 144.5mm
Weight: 238g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 128mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 247mmn
Spine Length: 137mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.8mm
Handle Length: 111mm
Weight: 149g
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:  Morihei 浅草橋 森平  
Made in: Tokyo / Japan
Line: Hisamoto Kurouchi
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length:  214mm
Blade Height:  60mm
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation:  Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Keyaki Zelkova
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length:  364mm
Spine Length:  229mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  4.6mm
Thickness ½ way:  2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.0mm
Handle Length:  136mm
Weight:  224g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Nigara Hamono  二唐刃物鍛造所
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Yoshizawa Tsuyoshi 吉澤 剛
Line: Mt. Fuji Honyaki
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 41.3mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened), Mt. Fuji Hamon
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina, Mt. Fuji Hamono
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: N/A
Handle Material: N/A
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm (including tang)
Spine Length: 300mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: N/A
Weight: 200g
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.

Kyokuha

The original NSK Kogyo diamond stone series, Kyokuha are built for ease of use and compatibility with a wide variety of steels from carbon, stainless, powder, even tool steel. It has a large selection of grits to fit almost every user's needs. These are the softest of the NSK series and probably easiest to learn sharpening and polishing. I

Recommended for beginners and seasoned users, or those who simply prefer softer stones.

Kyokuha grits: 200, 300, 400, ~500 to ~600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 8000, 10,000, and 16,000

Brand: NSK
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 26.5mm
Weight: 740g
Grit Range: #1000

Kyokuha

The original NSK Kogyo diamond stone series, Kyokuha are built for ease of use and are effective on a wide variety of steels from carbon, stainless, powder, even tool steel. It has a large selection of grits to fit almost every user's needs. These are the softest of the NSK series and are ideal for beginners and seasoned users.

Kyokuha grits are: 200, 300, 400, ~500 to ~600, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 8000, 10,000, and 16,000

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 26.5mm
Weight: 740g
Grit Range: #3000

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Line: NM 
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 167mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Edge Steel: VG1
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless
Total Length: 292mm
Spine Length: 173mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 148g
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)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kenji Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi (憲哉)
Line: Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba Sakimaru
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 35.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror Polished
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Wa 
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 457mm
Spine Length: 315mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 148mm
Weight: 262g
Saya/Guard: Yes, saya included

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

Brand: Morihei 森平
Made in: Tokyo - Japan
Smith: N/A
Sharpener: Morihei 森平
Line: Hisamoto Hagane
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 273mm
Blade Height: 40mm
Edge Steel: Mono SK High Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Mono
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 70/30
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Total Length: 405mm
Spine Length: 279mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 197g
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)
Producing Area: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture - Japan
Appearance: Classic Uchigumori gray/purple with Aka Renge and some a few Namazu streaks
Size: 180mm x 66mm x 23mm
Weight: 647g
Grit Range: 4000-6000

1-5 Scale: 1 = Less, 5 = More
Hardness Level: 4.5
Scratch Depth: 1.5
Speed: 4
Wear Rate: 1.5
Self Slurry: 2
Thirst: 2
Consistency: 4
Ease of Use: 3.5

Recommended Usage: Fast, bright Kasumi or polished Hagane (Ha-to?); scratch removal from sub 6000 grit; final pre polisher; push cut tools; Uraoshi sharpening; microbevels.

Notes: Amazing value, super consistent specimen. Provides a very fast and easy bright Kasumi. A little harder than more expensive Uchigumori, so be mindful with pressure. Hard enough for push cut tools. The line can only be felt with the fingers when actively feeling for it and not when polishing wide bevels, and it has no effect on the result. A really awesome option for those who want to try their first Uchigumori.

Please Note: Given the natural aspect of these stones, all subjective qualities are our estimates and may vary slightly from your exact expectations and assessment. The images shown and characteristics described may be from a previous example. If purchased, yours may differ slightly in appearance and qualities. Dimensions, weight, and stamps may be different from listed if it has been tested.

Nagura

Nagura are very helpful in both increasing the efficiency of metal removal by adding grit on top of the stone, but also in creating unique, multi-grit slurry combinations important for polishing purposes. They can also be used to condition the surface of the sharpening stone after using a flattening plate or after extended periods of sharpening to remove particulate.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Length: 40mm
Width:18mm
Height:15mm
Weight: 18g
Grit Range: #12000

Nagura

Nagura are very helpful in both increasing the efficiency of metal removal by adding grit on top of the stone, but also in creating unique, multi-grit slurry combinations important for polishing purposes. They can also be used to condition the surface of the sharpening stone after using a flattening plate.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Length: 40mm
Width: 18mm
Height:15mm
Weight: 18g
Grit Range: #3000

Nagura

Nagura are very helpful in both increasing the efficiency of metal removal by adding grit on top of the stone, but also in creating unique, multi-grit slurry combinations important for polishing purposes. They can also be used to condition the surface of the sharpening stone after using a flattening plate.

Brand: NSK Kogyo Ltd.
Length: 40mm
Width:18mm
Height:15mm
Weight: 18g
Grit Range: #800

Nagura

Nagura are very helpful in both increasing the efficiency of metal removal by adding grit on top of the stone, but also in creating unique, multi-grit slurry combinations important for polishing purposes. They can also be used to condition the surface of the sharpening stone after using a flattening plate.

Brand: NSK
Length: 40mm
Width: 18mm
Height: 15mm
Weight: 18g
Grit Range: #400

Flattening Stones

Although all NSK stones are very wear resistant, these flattening/dressing stones are specifically formulated to counter the wear resistance and flatten at an impressive speed. They also work very well on natural stones as well, and the higher grit flattening plates will leave a scratch-free surface unlike many other diamond plates. The flattening stones are slotted to eliminate suction when rubbing against the sharpening stone.

If needed, coarser flattening grits can initially be used on higher grit sharpening stones to remove material quickly, as long as you condition the surface of the sharpening stone with a higher grit flattening plate before use in order to prevent overly-aggressive surface. Each grit of the flattening stones can be used on several different grits, so there is no need to get every single flattening grit for each corresponding grits of NSK sharpening stone you may have; see recommended grit ranges for each flattening stone below.

Flattening grits: 200, 400, 600, 1000, 3000, 6000

Recommended Use: Flattening grits from 200-1000 can be used on All NSK sharpening stones up to 1500 grit. All NSK sharpening stones with grits above 1000 should ideally be flattened with a grit as close to the stone's grit as possible. For example, a 3000 grit sharpening stone should be flattened with grits 3000 and above.

Brand: NSK
Length: 200mm
Width: 75mm
Height: 17mm
Weight: 468g
Grit Range: #6000