KORINThe Japanese Chef Kn i fe Co l l ec t ions

S ince 1982

2014-2015 Additional New Knives

NENOX | Western Style

Nenox Carbon Fiber Handle

GyutouHNE-CFGY-210 8.2” (21cm) ETA: February 2015HNE-CFGY-240 9.4” (24cm) ETA: April 2015

SujihikiHNE-CFSU-230 9.0” (23cm) ETA: May 2015HNE-CFSU-285 11.2” (28.5cm) ETA: June 2015

PettyHNE-CFPE-150 5.9” (15cm) ETA: March 2015

HonesukiHNE-CFHO-150 5.9” (15cm) ETA: July 2015

Yo-debaHNE-CFYD-164 6.4” (16.5cm) ETA: August 2015

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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

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

YanagiHNE-DSHHMYA-270 10.5” (27cm)HNE-DSHHMYA-300 11.7” (30cm)

Ai-DebaHNE-DSHHMAD-180 7.0” (18cm)HNE-DSHHMAD-195 7.6” (19.5cm)HNE-DSHHMAD-210 8.2” (210cm)

Kamagata UsubaHNE-DSHHMKU-180 7.0” (18cm)HNE-DSHHMKU-195 7.6” (19.5cm)HNE-DSHHMKU-210 8.2” (210cm)HNE-DSHHMKU-225 8.8” (225cm)

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MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Western Style

Masamoto Molybdenum

GyutouHMA-MOGY-180 7” (18cm)HMA-MOGY-210 8.2” (21cm)HMA-MOGY-240 9.4” (24cm)

SujihikiHMA-MOSU-240 9.4” (24cm)

SantokuHMA-MOSA-180 7” (18cm)

Yo-debaHMA-MOYD-240 9.4” (24cm)

HMA-MOGY-270 10.5” (27cm)HMA-MOGY-300 11.7” (30cm)

HMA-MOSU-270 10.5” (27cm)

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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

MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Western Style

Masamoto Molybdenum

HonesukiHMA-MOHO-145 5.7” (14.5cm)

HankotsuHMA-MOHA-145 5.7” (14.5cm)

PettyHMA-MOPE-150 5.9” (15cm)

ParingHMA-MOPA-85 3.3” (8.5cm)

ParingHMA-MOPA-M-85 3.3” (8.5cm)

HMA-MOPE-120 4.7” (12cm)

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MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Traditional Japanese Style

Eel Knives

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kyo-sakiHMA-SHKS-110 4.25” (110cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Osaka-sakiHMA-SHOS-180 7” (18cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Nagoya-sakiHMA-SHNG-120 4.7” (12cm)

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HRc: 62-63 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration or rust) Sharpening: Advanced

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.

Shiro-ko Hongasumi HamokiriHMA-SHHM-300 11.7” (30cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi UnagisakiHMA-SHUN 7.6” (19.5cm)

Ao-ko Honyaki YanagiHMA-AHYKY-EE-330 12.9” (33cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke YanagiHMA-SHKIY-165 6.4” (16.5cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Ai-debaHMA-SHAD-180 7” (18cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi MukimonoHMA-SHMU-180 7” (18cm)

Shiro-ko Hongasumi Kiritsuke-KatabaHMA-SHKIK-300 11.7” (30cm)

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MASAMOTO SOHONTEN | Traditional Japanese Style

Togiharu Wa-PettyHTO-WAPE-160 6.25” (16cm)

Masamoto Wa-NakiriHMA-FWANA-165 6.4” (16.5cm)

Nenohi Single Edged Wa-MukimonoHNE-WASMU-180 7” (18cm)

Masamoto Wa-SantokuHMA-FWASN-165 6.4” (16.5cm)

New Wa-Series Knives

Masamoto Ao-ko Hongasumi Black Wa-SantokuHMA-AHSN-170 6.8” (17cm)

Masamoto Shiro-ko Kasumi Black Wa-NakiriHMA-SKWNA-165 6.4” (16.5cm)

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New Wa-Series Knives

Nenohi VG10 Wa-SantokuHNE-VWASA-180 7” (18cm)

Korin Aoko Hongasumi YanagiHKR-AHYA-270 10.5” (27cm)HKR-AHYA-300 11.7” (30cm)

Suisin Shiro-ko Hongasumi YanagiHSU-SHYA-270 10.5” (27cm)

Masamoto VG SujihikiHMA-VGSU-240 9.4” (24cm)

Nenox Green Handle ParingHNE-GRPA-100 4” (10cm)

New Korin Traditional Knife

New Suisin Traditional Knife

New Masamoto Western Knife

New Nenox Western Knife

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SUISIN | Traditional Japanese Style Suisin Tanryu - Ao-ko Suminagashi Hongasumi with Ebony Handle

YanagiHSU-TRYA-270 10.5” (27cm)HSU-TRYA-300 11.7” (30cm)

Kengata YanagiHSU-TRKY-300 11.7” (30cm)

Sakimaru TakobikiHSU-TRST-300 11.7” (30cm)

KiritsukeHSU-TRKI-270 10.5” (27cm)

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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-makingdentoukougeishi, and in 2001 was chosen to be the first member of Sakai City’s Master CraftsmenOrganization. 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 theJapanese local government.

HRc: 62 Bevel: Single Edged Steel Type: Carbon (Moisture and acidity will cause discoloration Sharpening: Advanced

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 andshoulder 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 Brown Leather Knife BagHA-BG1063L21.75”L x 4.5”W x 5”H

Mac Black Ceramic Honing RodHA-SRB-10410.5”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.

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.

Korin Black Synthetic Knife BagHA-BG1063S21.75”L x 4.5”W x 5”H

Korin Black Nylon Knife BagHA-BG1063N21.75”L x 4.5”W x 5”H

Black Knife CaseHA-BG-F35317.5”L x 5.75”W x 4”H

Slim Silver Knife CaseHA-BG-F35715.75”L x 5”W x 1.75”H

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KNIFE ACCESSORIES

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KNIFE ACCESSORIES

Nenohi Brown Synthetic Knife Roll BagHA-BG-900/BR20.5”L x 6.25”W (open : 18.25”W)

Nenohi Black Synthetic Knife Roll BagHA-BG-900/BK20.5”L x 6.25”W (open : 18.25”W)

Nenohi Nylon Knife BagHA-BG-901

Small18”L x 4”W (open : 9.25”W)

Large22.5”L x 4”W (open : 9.25”W)

Nenohi’s synthetic knife roll is a convenient way to store your knives without carrying around an extra bag. Unlike yourtypical 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.

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.