Petty/Utility

Brand: HADO
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Sumi Blue #1
Profile: Petty/Utility
Edge Length: 145mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Brown Lacquered Oak Handle
Total Length: 273mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 87g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives 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
Made in: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Petty 
Edge Length: 136mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Awase
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Padauk
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Wenge
Total Length:  257mm
Spine Length:  152mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle:  3.4mm
Thickness ½ way:  2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip:  1.5mm
Handle Length:  105mm
Weight:  85g
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)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Line: Bue #2 Kurouchi
Profile: Petty 
Edge Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29.7mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Cherry
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ebony
Total Length: 292mm
Spine Length: 168mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 81g
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.

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

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Edge Length: 97mm
Blade Height: 23mm
Edge Steel:  
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Handle Material: 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: 
Total Length: 198mm
Spine Length: 95mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 97mm
Weight: 69g
Saya/Guard: 

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Choyo  重陽 
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Wide Double Bevel
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 278mm
Edge Length: 145mm
Spine Length: 156mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 123mm
Weight: 71g
Saya/Guard: No

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Gokujyo 極上
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: White #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 278mm
Edge Length: 147mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 71g

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

Care Advisements: 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 knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Petty
Edge Length: 127mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 263mm
Spine Length: 140mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 71g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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 knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Damascus
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 142mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus/Sekiso
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood, Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 277mm
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 66g
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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori  堺菊守
Line: Nihonko 日本鋼
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: SK Carbon
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 265mm
Edge Length: 150mm
Spine Length: 155mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 85g

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Line: Vintage Swedish Carbon
Profile: Petty
Edge Steel: K-121
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: N/A
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrious
Handle: Rosewood Western
Total Length: 226mm
Edge Length: 120mm
Spine Length: 122mm
Blade Height: 25mm
Thickness at Spine: 1.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 105mm
Weight: 64g
Saya/Guard: N/A

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

This knife is vintage and may include slight scratches, tarnish spots, etc. that it may have picked up over the decades.