Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Made in: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Line: Kikuchiyo x Izo
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Steel: Silver #3 (Ginsanko)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Convex
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Kasumi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Yakusugi Cedar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 360mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Weight: 137g
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.
