Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: KIKUZUKI RIN
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 260mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Nashiji (Textured)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 411mm
Weight: 177g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
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.
