KORIN. The Japanese Chef Knife Collections Since Additional New Knives

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1 KORIN The Japanese Chef Knife Collections Since Additional New Knives

NENOX Western Style Nenox Carbon Fiber Handle Korin s exclusive Nenox Carbon Fiber line incorporates the famous confidential blend of high carbon stain resistant steels and the smooth, lightweight

Nenohi formed a partnership with a carbon fiber maker that produces material for Japan s space shuttles to use the most consistent and flawless carbon fiber for their handles.

2 NENOX Western Style Nenox Carbon Fiber Handle Korin s exclusive Nenox Carbon Fiber line incorporates the famous confidential blend of high carbon stain resistant steels and the smooth, lightweight and strong qualities of carbon fiber. Nenohi formed a partnership with a carbon fiber maker that produces material for Japan s space shuttles to use the most consistent and flawless carbon fiber for their handles. HRc: 60 Bevel: 70:30 Steel Type: Stain Resistant Sharpening: Advanced Gyutou HNE-CFGY (21cm) ETA: February 2015 HNE-CFGY (24cm) ETA: April 2015 Sujihiki HNE-CFSU (23cm) ETA: May 2015 HNE-CFSU (28.5cm) ETA: June 2015 Yo-deba HNE-CFYD (16.5cm) ETA: August 2015 Honesuki HNE-CFHO (15cm) ETA: July 2015 Petty HNE-CFPE (15cm) ETA: March

NENOHI Traditional Japanese Style Shiro-ko Special Dentoukougeishi Hongasumi with Mirror Finished Nenohi s special line of shiro-ko hongasumi knives are forged by dentoukougeishi craftsmen in Japan.

These knives are made with a wider kireha (cutting blade) and extreme attention to details.

3 NENOHI Traditional Japanese Style Shiro-ko Special Dentoukougeishi Hongasumi with Mirror Finished Nenohi s special line of shiro-ko hongasumi knives are forged by dentoukougeishi craftsmen in Japan. Dentoukougeishi are highly skilled master artisans recognized by the Japanese government for their commitment to protecting traditional arts and techniques. These knives are made with a wider kireha (cutting blade) and extreme attention to details. HRc: 62 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration or rust) Sharpening: Advanced Yanagi HNE-DSHHMYA-270 HNE-DSHHMYA (27cm) 11.7 (30cm) Ai-Deba HNE-DSHHMAD-180 HNE-DSHHMAD-195 HNE-DSHHMAD (18cm) 7.6 (19.5cm) 8.2 (210cm) Kamagata Usuba HNE-DSHHMKU-180 HNE-DSHHMKU-195 HNE-DSHHMKU-210 HNE-DSHHMKU (18cm) 7.6 (19.5cm) 8.2 (210cm) 8.8 (225cm) 3

HRc: 57 Bevel: 70:30 Steel Type: Stain Resistant Sharpening: Beginner Gyutou HMA-MOGY-180 HMA-MOGY-210 HMA-MOGY-240 7 (18cm) 8.

4 MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Western Style Masamoto Molybdenum The Masamoto Molybdenum is the most affordable line within the Masamoto brand. It is constructed out of molybdenum stain resistant steel with a composite wood handle. HRc: 57 Bevel: 70:30 Steel Type: Stain Resistant Sharpening: Beginner Gyutou HMA-MOGY-180 HMA-MOGY-210 HMA-MOGY (18cm) 8.2 (21cm) 9.4 (24cm) HMA-MOGY-270 HMA-MOGY (27cm) 11.7 (30cm) Sujihiki HMA-MOSU (24cm) HMA-MOSU (27cm) Santoku HMA-MOSA (18cm) Yo-deba HMA-MOYD (24cm) 4

9 (15cm) HMA-MOPE-120 4.7 (12cm) Paring HMA-MOPA-85 3.3 (8.

5 MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Western Style Masamoto Molybdenum Honesuki HMA-MOHO (14.5cm) Hankotsu HMA-MOHA (14.5cm) Petty HMA-MOPE (15cm) HMA-MOPE (12cm) Paring HMA-MOPA (8.5cm) Paring HMA-MOPA-M (8.5cm) 5

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Traditional Japanese Style Eel Knives These

to other traditional Japanese knives is the number of styles

Each style and usage is determined by the region and the

HRc: 62-63 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Unagisaki HMA-SHUN 7.6 (19.

6 MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Traditional Japanese Style Eel Knives These five are special traditional Japanese knives used for cutting and filleting eel. What makes the eel knives especially interesting in comparison to other traditional Japanese knives is the number of styles that exist. Each style and usage is determined by the region and the cultural influence in Japan. HRc: Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration or rust) Sharpening: Advanced Shiro-ko Hongasumi Unagisaki HMA-SHUN 7.6 (19.5cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Hamokiri HMA-SHHM (30cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Osaka-saki HMA-SHOS (18cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Nagoya-saki HMA-SHNG (12cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kyo-saki HMA-SHKS (110cm) 6

9 (33cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Ai-deba HMA-SHAD-180 7 (18cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi

7 MASAMOTO SOHONTEN Traditional Japanese Style Ao-ko Honyaki Yanagi HMA-AHYKY-EE (33cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Ai-deba HMA-SHAD (18cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke Yanagi HMA-SHKIY (16.5cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Mukimono HMA-SHMU (18cm) Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke-Kataba HMA-SHKIK (30cm) 7

8 New Wa-Series Knives Togiharu Wa-Petty HTO-WAPE (16cm) Masamoto Ao-ko Hongasumi Black Wa-Santoku HMA-AHSN (17cm) Masamoto Shiro-ko Kasumi Black Wa-Nakiri HMA-SKWNA (16.5cm) Masamoto Wa-Santoku HMA-FWASN (16.5cm) Masamoto Wa-Nakiri HMA-FWANA (16.5cm) Nenohi Single Edged Wa-Mukimono HNE-WASMU (18cm) 8

New Wa-Series Knives Nenohi VG10 Wa-Santoku HNE-VWASA-180 7 (18cm) New Korin Traditional Knife Korin

7 (30cm) New Suisin Traditional Knife Suisin Shiro-ko Hongasumi Yanagi HSU-SHYA-270 10.

9 New Wa-Series Knives Nenohi VG10 Wa-Santoku HNE-VWASA (18cm) New Korin Traditional Knife Korin Aoko Hongasumi Yanagi HKR-AHYA (27cm) HKR-AHYA (30cm) New Suisin Traditional Knife Suisin Shiro-ko Hongasumi Yanagi HSU-SHYA (27cm) New Masamoto Western Knife Masamoto VG Sujihiki HMA-VGSU (24cm) New Nenox Western Knife Nenox Green Handle Paring HNE-GRPA (10cm) 9

SUISIN Traditional Japanese Style Suisin Tanryu - Ao-ko Suminagashi

Tanryu, began pursuing his family business of knife forging when he was

In 1988 he was selected to be one of Sakai City s blade-making

both Japanese swords and kitchen knives.

is the chairman of the association of Dentoukougeishi, traditional

HRc: 62 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity

10 SUISIN Traditional Japanese Style Suisin Tanryu - Ao-ko Suminagashi Hongasumi with Ebony Handle Yoshikazu Ikeda, knife forger of the Suisin Tanryu, began pursuing his family business of knife forging when he was only 22 years old. In 1988 he was selected to be one of Sakai City s blade-making dentoukougeishi, and in 2001 was chosen to be the first member of Sakai City s Master Craftsmen Organization. Over the past forty years, he has polished his forging techniques for both Japanese swords and kitchen knives. Today Master Ikeda forges knives for top Japanese knife companies and is the chairman of the association of Dentoukougeishi, traditional craftsmen acknowledged by the Japanese local government. HRc: 62 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration Sharpening: Advanced Yanagi HSU-TRYA-270 HSU-TRYA (27cm) 11.7 (30cm) Kengata Yanagi HSU-TRKY (30cm) Sakimaru Takobiki HSU-TRST (30cm) Kiritsuke HSU-TRKI (27cm) 10

KNIFE ACCESSORIES Korin Black Synthetic Knife Bag HA-BG1063S 21.75 L x 4.

5 W x 5 H Korin Brown Leather Knife Bag HA-BG1063L 21.75 L x 4.

The bags look like normal bags, but are built for culinary industry professionals.

your knives and shoulder straps for those on the move.

mesh pockets that can be velcro ed shut.

of any spills in the kitchen. Mac Black Ceramic Honing Rod HA-SRB-104 10.

11 KNIFE ACCESSORIES Korin Black Synthetic Knife Bag HA-BG1063S L x 4.5 W x 5 H Korin Black Nylon Knife Bag HA-BG1063N L x 4.5 W x 5 H Korin Brown Leather Knife Bag HA-BG1063L L x 4.5 W x 5 H Korin s first collection of knife bags! The bags look like normal bags, but are built for culinary industry professionals. The long sleek bag allows for knives of all sizes to fit, features a card holder to avoid losing your knives and shoulder straps for those on the move. Inside you will find elastic holders to keep smaller utensils, buckled straps to secure knives, and mesh pockets that can be velcro ed shut. These great bags are also made with a water resistant fabric that can be gently hand washed in case of any spills in the kitchen. Mac Black Ceramic Honing Rod HA-SRB L The Mac Black Ceramic Honing Rod is made out of a new type of ceramic that is much harder than traditionally use white ceramic. features two grooved sides for more aggressive honing, and two smooth #2000 grit sides to polish blades. Black Knife Case HA-BG-F L x 5.75 W x 4 H Encased within a hard shell, this knife case can store up to 5 knives. Casing fits up to 240mm knife blade length knives and for wa handles up to 210mm in length. 11 Slim Silver Knife Case HA-BG-F L x 5 W x 1.75 H Encased within the slim sliver hard shell, this knife case can store up to 3 knives.

KNIFE ACCESSORIES Nenohi Brown Synthetic Knife Roll Bag HA-BG-900/BR 20.5 L x 6.

This bag holds 4 chef knives and 2 small knives, and can easily be rolled up and

Nenohi Nylon Knife Bag HA-BG-901 The Nenohi nylon bag comes in two sizes and can

12 KNIFE ACCESSORIES Nenohi Brown Synthetic Knife Roll Bag HA-BG-900/BR 20.5 L x 6.25 W (open : W) Nenohi Black Synthetic Knife Roll Bag HA-BG-900/BK 20.5 L x 6.25 W (open : W) Nenohi s synthetic knife roll is a convenient way to store your knives without carrying around an extra bag. Unlike your typical knife bag, the blade is securely tucked away into each slot. This bag holds 4 chef knives and 2 small knives, and can easily be rolled up and stored into backpacks. Nenohi Nylon Knife Bag HA-BG-901 The Nenohi nylon bag comes in two sizes and can hold two knives. The small size can fit up to a 9.4 (24cm) chef knife and the large can fit up to a 12.9 (33cm) yanagi. Small 18 L x 4 W (open : 9.25 W) Large 22.5 L x 4 W (open : 9.25 W) Korin Japanese Trading Corp. All Rights Reserved

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction About Japanese Knives How Japanese Knives are Made Knife Craftsmanship in Sakai

TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction About Japanese Knives How Japanese Knives are Made Knife Craftsmanship in Sakai TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction About Japanese Knives How Japanese Knives are Made Knife Craftsmanship in Sakai JAPANESE-STYLE KNIVES Korin Special Knife Collection Suisin Korin Aritsugu Ittosai Masamoto