Culinary Knives

Brand: Ajikataya
Made in: Sanjo, Japan
Line: Nashiji
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 280mm
Blade Height: 44mm
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 440mm
Spine Length: 295mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Weight: 182g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: HADO
Smith: Shogou Yamatsuka
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Urushi Wa
Total Length: 281mm
Edge Length: 151mm
Spine Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 88g
Saya/Guard: N/A

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 87g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle
Total Length: 318mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 159g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Care Advisements: 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: Echizen 
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 203mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry:  0/100 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shaped
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 213mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 120g
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)
Made in:  Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Line: FJ SG2 Mirror
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 179mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: SG2 Powder Metal
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase Clad
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Mirror
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Linen Micarta
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Total Length: 296mm
Spine Length: 173mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 173g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) 
Line: Futana
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Steel: Ginsanko
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Kurouchi Nashiji
Bevel Type: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Cherry Octagonal
Total Length: 315mm
Edge Length: 162mm 
Spine Length:  180mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Spine Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 157g 
Saya: N/A

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

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