Japan

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

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Line: Kikuchiyo x  Rikichi 
Profile: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Edge Length: 141mm
Blade Height: 26mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Total Length: 289mm
Weight: 83g
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)
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 130mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: V10 Special, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 245mm
Edge Length: 134mm
Handle to Tip Length: 136mm
Blade Height: 27mm
Thickness: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 110mm
Weight: 70g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 61-62HRC

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Tomoshibi
Profile: Deba
Edge Length: 128mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki/Standard
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle Shape: Oval
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 247mmn
Spine Length: 137mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.8mm
Handle Length: 111mm
Weight: 149g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives 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.