The Japanese Chef Knife Collections Since 1982 2014-2015

KORIN
The Japanese Chef Knife Collections
Since 1982
2014-2015 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 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-210 HNE-CFGY-240
8.2” (21cm) ETA: February 2015
9.4” (24cm) ETA: April 2015
Sujihiki
HNE-CFSU-230 HNE-CFSU-285
9.0”
(23cm) ETA: May 2015
11.2” (28.5cm) ETA: June 2015
Yo-deba
HNE-CFYD-164 6.4”
(16.5cm) ETA: August 2015
Honesuki
HNE-CFHO-150 5.9”
(15cm) ETA: July 2015
Petty
HNE-CFPE-150 5.9”
(15cm) ETA: March 2015
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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
7” (18cm)
HMA-MOGY-210 8.2” (21cm)
HMA-MOGY-240 9.4” (24cm)
Sujihiki
HMA-MOSU-240
9.4” (24cm)
Santoku
HMA-MOSA-180
7” (18cm)
Yo-deba
HMA-MOYD-240
9.4” (24cm)
HMA-MOGY-270
HMA-MOGY-300
10.5” (27cm)
11.7” (30cm)
HMA-MOSU-270
10.5” (27cm)
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MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Western Style
Masamoto Molybdenum
Honesuki
HMA-MOHO-145 5.7” (14.5cm)
Hankotsu
HMA-MOHA-145 5.7” (14.5cm)
Petty
HMA-MOPE-150
5.9” (15cm)
Paring
HMA-MOPA-85
3.3” (8.5cm)
HMA-MOPE-120
Paring
HMA-MOPA-M-85 3.3” (8.5cm)
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4.7” (12cm)
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: 62-63 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration or rust) Sharpening: Advanced
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Unagi-saki
HMA-SHUN-195
7.6” (19.5cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Hamokiri
HMA-SHHM-300
11.7” (30cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Osaka-saki
HMA-SHOS-180
7” (18cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Nagoya-saki
HMA-SHNG-120
4.7” (12cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kyo-saki
HMA-SHKS-110
4.25” (110cm)
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MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Traditional Japanese Style
Ao-ko Honyaki Yanagi
HMA-AHYKY-EE-330
12.9” (33cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Ai-deba
HMA-SHAD-180
7” (18cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke Yanagi
HMA-SHKIY-165
6.4” (16.5cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Mukimono
HMA-SHMU-180
7” (18cm)
Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke-Kataba
HMA-SHKIK-300
11.7” (30cm)
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New Wa-Series Knives
Togiharu Wa-Petty
HTO-WAPE-160
6.25” (16cm)
Masamoto Ao-ko Hongasumi Black Wa-Santoku
HMA-AHSN-170
6.8” (17cm)
Masamoto Shiro-ko Kasumi Black Wa-Nakiri
HMA-SKWNA-165
6.4” (16.5cm)
Masamoto Wa-Santoku
HMA-FWASN-165
6.4” (16.5cm)
Masamoto Wa-Nakiri
HMA-FWANA-165
6.4” (16.5cm)
Nenohi Single Edged Wa-Mukimono
HNE-WASMU-180
7”
(18cm)
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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-300
10.5” (27cm)
11.7” (30cm)
Kengata Yanagi
HSU-TRKY-300
11.7” (30cm)
Sakimaru Takobiki
HSU-TRST-300
11.7” (30cm)
Kiritsuke
HSU-TRKI-270
10.5” (27cm)
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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 4.5”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.
Korin Black Nylon Knife Bag
HA-BG1063N
21.75”L x 4.5”W x 5”H
Mac Black Ceramic Honing Rod
HA-SRB-104
10.5”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-F353
17.5”L x 5.75”W x 4”H
Slim Silver Knife Case
HA-BG-F357
15.75”L x 5”W x 1.75”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.
Encased within the slim sliver hard shell, this knife case
can store up to 3 knives.
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