Under $100

Brand: Higonokami 肥後守
Smith: Mitsuo Nagao 永尾 光雄
Producing Area: Miki-Hyogo/ Japan
Steel Type: Carbon
Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Brass
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Total Length: 206mm
Blade Length: 85mm
Blade Height: 17mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 70g

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

Brand: Higonokami かね駒
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Smith: Mitsuo Nagao 永尾 光雄
Profile: Higonokami
Edge Length: 73mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Material: Brass
Handle Length: 96mm
Total Length: 174mm
Weight: 51g
Saya/Guard: N/A 

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: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Grind
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock  
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Olive Green
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm 
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: N/A
Lanyard Hole: yes

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

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: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Ground
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Opening Mechanism: Thumb Stud
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Mustard Yellow
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: None 
Lanyard Hole: Yes

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

Brand: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Ground
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Opening Mechanism: Thumb Stud
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Sand Beige
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: None 
Lanyard Hole: Yes

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

Brand: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Grind
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Grayish Blue
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm 
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: N/A
Lanyard Hole: yes

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

Brand: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Grind
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Rescue Orange
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm 
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: N/A
Lanyard Hole: yes

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: 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya OKD
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 28mm
Edge Steel: VG-1
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Tagayasan
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 155mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 100mm
Total Length: 255mm
Weight: 80g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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 betwxeen 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: MOKI
Made In: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Style: Folding Knife
Blade Profile: Drop point
Grind: Flat Grind
Blade Steel: AUS-8
Steel Type: Stainless
Blade Length: 55mm
Blade Height: 8mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2mm
Blade Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Locking Mechanism: Back Lock
Handle/Scale Material: Grilon
Handle/Scale Color: Cocoa Brown
Blade Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Length: 90mm
Total Length Open: 152mm
Total Length Closed: 92mm 
Total Thickness: 12.5mm
Weight: 37g
Sheath/Clip: N/A
Lanyard Hole: yes

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: Seki, Gifu - Japan
Line: Imojiya OKD
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 120mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Edge Steel: VG-1
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Tagayasan
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 125mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .5mm
Handle Length: 100mm
Total Length: 226mm
Weight: 73g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: SK
Profile: Butchery
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
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: 156mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Total Length: 262mm
Weight: 94g
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: Kanehide
Made in: Seki - Gifu/ Japan
Line: Hirakiri
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 47mm
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: 2.5mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Total Length: 358mm
Weight: 175g
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: 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.