Japan

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Blue #1
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 166mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material:
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 127g
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: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Blue #1
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 165mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
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: Ziricote
Spine Length: 178mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 305mm
Weight: 150g
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: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Ren
Line: Tanaka x Ren
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 171mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 317mm
Weight: 128mm
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Kikuzuki Rin
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Ajioka-san 味岡
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 162mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Total Length: 315mm
Weight: 143g
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.