Sakai Kikumori - Nihonko - Carbon - 120mm Petty - Western Handle

Brand: Soma Metalwork
Smith: Kiran Chapman
Sharpener: Kiran Chapman
Made in: North Yarmouth, ME
Profile: Honesuki Kaku
Edge Length: 159mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Zenko (Mono-steel)
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 10/90
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Mono-Oak
Total Length: 290mm
Spine Length: 165m
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 150g
Saya/Guard:  Purchased Separately

Handmade in Maine by Soma Metalwork.

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: Imojiya TH Damascus
Made in: Area: Seki, Gifu -Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 174mm 
Blade Height: 47mm 
Edge Steel: VG-10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 192mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 
Thickness ½ way: 
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:
Handle Length: 139mm 
Total Length: 330mm
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Imojiya TH
Made in: Area: Seki, Gifu -Japan
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: DSR-1K6 
Steel Type: Stainless
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: N/A
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 315mm
Weight: 126g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: NM
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan 
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 131mm 
Blade Height: 37mm 
Edge Steel: VG-1
Steel Type: Stainless
HRC: 61±1
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Pakka
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 137mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 
Thickness ½ way: 
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 
Handle Length: 107mm 
Total Length: 245mm 
Weight: 102g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: HG
Made in: Seki, Gifu - Japan 
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 182mm 
Blade Height: 42mm 
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered), Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Western
Handle Material: Imitation Mahogany
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Stainless Steel
Spine Length: 186mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 116mm 
Total Length: 300mm 
Weight: 167g 
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 plastic.

Hardcover | Duckworth Books | 246 pages