Under $100

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.

Brand: Kanehide 兼秀
Made in: Seki-Gifu, Japan
Line: Bessaku
Profile: Komakiri Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 67mm
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: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 241mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 364mm
Weight: 263g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: K Sabatier
Line: Old Butcher
Made in: Thiers - France
Profile: Butcher
Edge Length: 250mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Steel: Z50C13
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Satin/Brushed
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 248mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 385mm
Weight: 181g
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.