Brand: Ajikataya 味方屋
Made in: Sanjo-Niigata, Japan
Smith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Line: Shirogami #2/White #2
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Right-Handed D-Shaped
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 328mm
Spine Length: 196mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 157g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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.
