Kikuchiyo

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka -Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千
Line: Gorobei x Ren
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 45.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Carbon Damascus
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .2mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 315mm
Weight: 134g
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)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Profile: Deba
Edge Steel: Silver (Ginsanko) #3
Steel Type: Stainless
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 291mm
Edge Length: 156mm
Spine Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness at Spine: 6.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 5.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 3.2mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Weight: 238g
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 
Made in:  Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Line: Kikuchiyo x Mosuke
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 233mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
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: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 133g
Saya/Guard: Included

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

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)
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 (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Line: Silver #3
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Single Bevel
Construction: Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 100/0
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Black Horn
Total Length: 445mm
Spine Length: 310mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Saya

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)
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Ren
Line: Kikuchiyo x Ren
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 175mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Aogami 2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Symmetrical
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 169g
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: Sakai-Osaka, Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Kambei 勘兵衛
Profile: Yanagi Sakimaru
Edge Steel: Honyaki White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon 
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle: Ziricote & Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 444mm
Edge Length: 291mm
Spine Length: 307mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 230g
Saya: Included

Kambei's first ever etched Fuji Mizu Honyaki... The Hamon depicts a hazy and swirly sky (thanks to pronounced banding exposed from the etchant) with Mt. Fuji and a crescent moon in the background against a mirror polished ocean in the foreground. 

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)
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.