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JCK Original
FH
Series VG-10 Cobalt
Steel
Hattori Forums High End
Chefs Knives

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
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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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.
Happy Cutting !!
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.
Notice: Now, we have started to use new Boxes below for FH-1, FH-2, FH-3, FH-4,FH-5,FH-6,
FH-9, FH-10, FH-12,FH-14 . The other models will be changed too as soon
as old boxes are gone
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UP!! Factory Report !!
When I visited Hattori to pick
up some Hattori-Forum Santoku knives, Mr. Ichiro Hattori was working on hand
contouring Forums Cleaver knife handles, so I took some pictures at work.

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He told me this is one of the most time consuming
process in the Forums production. He pays special attentions to grind each
side symmetrically. Each time he grinds a little by little with different
sizes and angles wheels, he holds it and grinds repeatedly to ensure the
most comfortable grip.
While watching this long process, I felt his insistence to every detail and realized this is why his knife differs from others and the production is very limited with longer leadtime.
His same insistence goes to the blade finishing too.
He showed me 3 different grits buffing belts which he uses to finish the
blade surface (he called it "Shira-Togi" finish).
This is only a few steps I saw in hundreds of the
manufacturing steps to complete and deliver your Forums knives. When
I had more chance to see other steps in future, I will report it's exciting
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Edge
Shape
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Information
For Left
Hander |
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Double Bevel Edge
50/50
FH-5 Boning
Knie 160mm has Single Bevel Edge Blade,
designed for only right hander's
use
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All models (Except FH-5
Boning Knife 160mm)are suitable for both
Right hander and Left hander's
use |
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NEW!! Hattori Forums FH Series
Special
Editions
Cocobolo wood Handle version & Ebony wood
handle
version 
Now On Sale !!
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FH-1 Parer 70mm, FH-2 Petty
120mm, FH-3 Petty 150mm  |
FH-1 Parer 70mm (FH-1 comes with New Boxes)
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FH-1
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Parer
70mm
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Cutting edge length: 70mm
Total Length: 185mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
58g |
Retail $192.00
Special Price $136.00
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Available Now
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FH-3 Petty 150mm (FH-2, FH-3 come with New Boxes)
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FH-2
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Petty
120mm
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Cutting edge length: 120mm
Total Length: 235mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
61g |
Retail $201.00
Special Price $141.00
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Available Now
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FH-3
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Petty
150mm
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Cutting edge length: 150mm
Total Length: 265mm
Blade Thickness: 1.5mm Total Weight:
73g
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Retail
$204.00
Special Price $144.00
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Available Now
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FH-4 Santoku 170mm (FH-4 comes with New Boxes) 
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FH-4 |
Santoku
170mm |
Cutting edge length: 170mm
Total Length: 300mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
168g |
Retail $308.00
Special Price $221.00
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SOLD OUT
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FH-5 Boning Knife 160mm (Single Bevel Edge) (FH-5 comes with New Boxes) 
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FH-5
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Boning Knife 160mm
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Cutting edge length: 160mm
Total Length: 290mm
Blade Thickness: 3mm Total Weight:
184g
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Retail $325.00
Special Price $230.00
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Available Now
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FH-6 Gyuto 210mm (FH-6 comes with New Boxes. FH-7, FH-8 come with Old Boxes)
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FH-6
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Gyuto
210mm
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Cutting edge length: 210mm
Total Length: 340mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
175g |
Retail
$315.00
Special Price $227.00
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Available Now
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FH-7
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Gyuto
240mm
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Cutting edge length: 240mm
Total Length: 380mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
222g
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Retail $355.00
Special Price $255.00
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Available Now
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FH-8
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Gyuto
270mm
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Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 410mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
249g
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Retail
$379.00
Special Price $272.00
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Available Now
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FH-9 Wa
Gyuto 270mm (FH-9 comes with New Boxes)
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FH9
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Wa Gyuto 270mm
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Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 430mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
180g
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Retail
$379.00
Special Price $280.00
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Available Now
Comes with Magnolia Wooden
Saya
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FH-10 Western Deba 165mm, FH-11 Western Deba 240mm (FH-10 comes with New
Boxes)
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FH-10
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Western Deba 165mm
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Cutting edge length: 165mm
Total Length: 300mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm Total Weight:
294g |
Retail
$390.00
Special Price $283.00
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Available Now
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FH-11
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Western Deba 240mm
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Cutting edge length: 240mm
Total Length: 380mm
Blade Thickness: 4mm Total Weight:
391g |
Retail
$480.00
Special Price $344.00
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Available Now
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FH-12 Sujihiki 230mm, FH-13 Sujihiki 270mm, FH-13 Sujihiki 300mm (FH-12,
Fh-14 come with New Boxes)  |
FH-13 Sujihiki 270mm (FH-12, Fh-14 come with New Boxes)
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FH-12
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Sujihiki 230mm
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Cutting edge length: 230mm
Total Length: 355mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
157g |
Retail
$313.00
Special Price $221.00
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Available Now
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FH-13
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Sujihiki 270mm
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Cutting edge length: 270mm
Total Length: 400mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm Total Weight:
198g |
Retail
$328.00
Special Price $235.00
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Available Now
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FH-14
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Sujihiki
300mm
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Cutting edge length: 300mm
Total Length: 430mm
Blade Thickness: 2.5mm Total Weight:
209g
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Retail
$355.00
Special Price $252.00
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Available Now
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FH-15 Chinese Cleaver
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FH-15
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Chinese
Cleaver
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Blade
length 220mm
Blade Width 110mm
Blade Thickness 2.5mm Total Weight
500g
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Retail $558.00
Special Price $390.00
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Available Now
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