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Hattori Forums High End Chefs
Knives
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After years of the collaborative work
with the KnifeForums "In the Kitchen" members and the premier
knifemaker, Mr.Ichiro Hattori, we are proud to
release our first JCK Original, FH Series Hattori /
Forums high end Chef's
knives.
This was the project to design the most
practical Kitchen knives by the knife enthusiasts for the
knife enthusiasts, and we all got together to
brainstorm the best sizes, shapes, balances etc for each
knife. We have then finally determined 15 models of the most
essential knife designs, and chosen Mr. Ichiro Hattori
to make these knives to ensure the world's finest
quality.
However, it was difficult for Hattori to make 15
different models at one time, due to his limited capacity for
the highest quality hand made knives, so we have
decided to go first with the popular 8 models. For
the blade steel, we have selected VG-10 Cobalt steel
for the regular line and Cowry X powdered
steel for the upgrade line. We will introduce
the remaining seven VG-10 models and Cowry X upgrade versions
later.
For
the handle material, the Black Linen Micarta was
chosen for durability with solid stainless steel bolster and
rivets. Each handle is hand contoured to fit
your hand comfortably, and the full tang is
tapered down for the perfect weight
balance.
Handle Pic from the side  |
Handle pic from the bottom (Tapered tang for weight balance) |
Handle Pic from the top |
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With these specifications, Mr. Hattori
came up with the hand made prototypes in February,
2006, and we have sent these protos to the Forums
members for testing. According to the feedbacks of the
testing results, some final modifications and improvements
have been made, and the production has been arranged with
Hattori.
These knives were produced in very small batches to
ensure a high level of quality and performance.
Every detail in design and manufacture has been taken
into consideration from the special heat treat
process, to the hand shaped Micarta handle
and to the balance, ergonomics and profile of each
knife.
After long waiting for
over a year, Hattori has finally completed first 20Pcs. each
of the 8 models in May, 2007, and shipped out these knives to
the Forums members who were involved with this development.
The reactions were terrific!! We have
received many thanks letters saying these are the best knives
they ever had.
Now, we got the
second batch from Hattori, and are pleased to
bring these fine knives available for sales to the JCK
customers. It is assured that you will find
these knives to be the finest semi-custom chef knives
available today.
Again, many thanks to the KnifeForums members and
Mr. Hattori for their collaborative effort, and also to the
valued JCK customers for their continued support to make it
possible to create this finest JCK Original
products.
Koki &
Jemmy Iwahara
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Special thanks to
the Knifeforums member, Bob Worthington for
his excellent leadership and effort as a mediator.
Here is his story
how this big project has started two yeas ago.
 written by KnifeForums member Bob
Worthington
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Each knife comes with handsome wooden presentation box.
Pearl White hinged Wooden Box with Deep Marine Blue silk
interior enhances this high end knife, and can be
displayed on your kitchen table in open position,
when not in use.
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FH-1
Parer 70mm, FH-2 Petty 120mm, FH-3 Petty
150mm  |
FH-1 Parer 70mm 
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FH-1 |
Parer
70mm |
Cutting edge length: 70mm
Total Length: 185mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
58g |
$136.00
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Temporary Sold Out
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FH-3 Petty 150mm 
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FH-2 |
Petty
120mm |
Cutting edge length: 120mm
Total Length: 235mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
61g |
$141.00 |
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FH-3 |
Petty
150mm |
Cutting edge length: 150mm
Total Length: 265mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
73g |
$144.00
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FH-4 Santoku 170mm 
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FH-4 |
Santoku
170mm |
Cutting edge length: 170mm
Total Length: 300mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
168g |
$221.00
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FH-5
Boning Knife 160mm (Single Bevel Edge) 
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FH-5 |
Boning Knife 160mm |
Cutting edge length: 160mm
Total Length: 290mm
Blade Thickness: 3mm Total Weight:
184g |
$230.00
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FH-6 Gyuto 210mm
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FH-6 |
Gyuto
210mm |
Cutting edge length: 210mm
Total Length: 340mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
175g |
$227.00
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FH-7 |
Gyuto
240mm |
Cutting edge length: 240mm
Total Length: 380mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
222g |
$255.00
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FH-8 |
Gyuto
270mm |
Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 410mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
249g |
$272.00
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FH-9 Wa Gyuto
270mm 
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FH-9 |
Wa Gyuto 270mm |
Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 430mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
180g |
$272.00
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FH-10
Western Deba 165mm, FH-11 Western Deba 240mm 
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FH-10 |
Western Deba 165mm |
Cutting edge length: 165mm
Total Length: 300mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm Total Weight:
294g |
$283.00 |
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FH-11 |
Western Deba 240mm |
Cutting edge length: 240mm
Total Length: 380mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm Total Weight:
391g |
$344.00
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FH-12
Sujihiki 230mm, FH-13 Sujihiki 270mm, FH-13 Sujihiki
300mm  |
FH-13 Sujihiki 270mm 
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FH-12
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Sujihiki
230mm |
Cutting edge length: 230mm
Total Length: 355mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
157g |
$221.00 |
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FH-13
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Sujihiki
270mm |
Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 400mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
198g |
$235.00 |
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FH-14 |
Sujihiki
300mm |
Cutting edge length: 300mm
Total Length: 430mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
209g |
$252.00
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