Carbon

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Line: Ashi, Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 213mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 212mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Total Length: 334mm
Weight: 173g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. 

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Line: Ashi, Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 275mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (mono-steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 30/70
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Total Length: 399mm
Weight: 222g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. 

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Ashi White #2
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 148mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 20/80
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 165mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 136mm 
Total Length: 300mm
Weight: 160g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Ashi, White #2
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-Steel)
Cladding: N/A, Mono-Steel
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double (Asymmetric)
Bevel Symmetry: 40/60
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western (Yo) Handle
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Carbon Steel
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 405mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Harima
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan 
Profile: Bunka
Edge Length: 185mm 
Blade Height: 47mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Staineless
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka 
Spine Length: 198mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 128mm 
Total Length: 327mm
Weight: 141g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Clad
This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as softer woods and plastics.

Brand:  Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Miki, Hyogo - Japan
Line: Harima
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 122mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless Clad
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Total Length: 256mm
Spine Length: 133mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 124mm
Weight: 67g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Hizen
Made in: Saga - Japan
Profile: Ajikiri 
Edge Length: 148mm 
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 158mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 115mm 
Total Length: 273mm
Weight: 80g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Hizen
Made in: Saga - Japan
Profile: Ajikiri 
Edge Length: 105mm
Blade Height: 36mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 117mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 114mm 
Total Length: 230mm 
Weight: 68g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

CARE ADVISEMENTS

This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Please Note: The pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 215mm
Spine Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 61mm
Thickness at Spine: 8.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 7.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 5.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 486g
Saya: Ho Wood

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Black Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 423mm
Edge Length: 264mm
Spine Length: 279mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Thickness at Spine: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Yes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Poplar Wa
Total Length: 490mm
Edge Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 337mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 151mm
Weight: 264g
Saya/Guard: Yes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Made in: Sakai,Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm 
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kido (diagonal pattern)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 303mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Total Length: 452mm
Weight: 224g  
Saya/Guard: Included

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. 

Care Advisement: This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Profile: Kiritsuke
Edge Steel: White #1 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ziricote Wa
Total Length: 430mm
Edge Length: 257mm
Spine Length: 278mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.6
Handle Length: 152mm
Weight: 281g
Saya/Guard: Yes, Ho Wood

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Shakekiri
Edge Length: 241mm
Blade Height: 68mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (white #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic Ferrule
Spine Length: 255mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Total Length: 396mm
Weight: 288g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics. 

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Echizen-Fukui, Japan
Profile: Shakekiri
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 78mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic
Spine Length: 291mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 152mm
Total Length: 441mm
Weight: 437g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: SK
Profile: Butchery
Edge Length: 150mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: SK
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mono-steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10:90
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Western (Yo)
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Spine Length: 156mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 107mm
Total Length: 262mm
Weight: 94g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Tanaka
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: 
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 268mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 274mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 411mm
Weight: 193g
Saya/Guard: Included

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.