Yanagiba

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Echizen 
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 203mm
Blade Height: 31mm
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry:  0/100 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shaped
Handle Material: Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Pakka
Spine Length: 213mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 120g
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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Made in:  Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Line: Kikuchiyo x Mosuke
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 233mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless 
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single 
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed  
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Ho Wood 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn 
Spine Length: 244mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.5mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 133g
Saya/Guard: Included

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: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Line: Kikuchiyo x  Rikichi 
Profile: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Edge Length: 141mm
Blade Height: 26mm
Edge Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 154mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Total Length: 289mm
Weight: 83g
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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Black Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Ho Wood Wa
Total Length: 423mm
Edge Length: 264mm
Spine Length: 279mm
Blade Height: 33mm
Thickness at Spine: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 188g
Saya/Guard: Yes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzo 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle: Poplar Wa
Total Length: 490mm
Edge Length: 322mm
Spine Length: 337mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 151mm
Weight: 264g
Saya/Guard: Yes

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product 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 (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Rikichi 利吉
Made in: Sakai, Japan
Line: Silver #3
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Ginsanko (Silver #3)
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Single Bevel
Construction: Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 100/0
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Black Horn
Total Length: 445mm
Spine Length: 310mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Saya

Brand:  Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Tanaka x Manzo
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 264mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shape
Handle Material: Ho Wood 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 139mm
Total Length: 417mm
Weight: 163g
Saya/Guard: Included

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.

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. 

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: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所 
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi  憲哉
Line: Togashi Blue #1 Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba 
Edge Length: 290mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: Honyaki Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed 
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 304mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 242g
Saya/Guard: Included

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 318mm
Blade Height: 37mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mizu Honyaki (Differentially Hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 335mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.0mm
Handle Length: 152mm
Total Length: 482mm
Weight: 285g
Saya/Guard: Included

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Togashi White #1, Mizu Honyaki
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Profile: Fugubiki
Edge Length: 291mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1 (white #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (Differentially Hardened)
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror (Kyomen)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Makassar Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 309mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: .8mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Total Length: 452mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Saya Included

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Line: Togashi Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Mizu Honyaki
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Sanbonsugi
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry:  0/100 
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Kurokaki Persimmon
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 239g
Saya/Guard: Included

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.

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: Togashi Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 287mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki/Mono-Steel
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Etched Tanryumon
Bevel: Single, Ni-Mai
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Kurokaki Persimmon
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Black Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Total Length: 450mm
Weight: 224g
Saya/Guard: Saya

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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka, Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Kambei 勘兵衛
Profile: Yanagi Sakimaru
Edge Steel: Honyaki White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon 
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle: Ziricote & Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 444mm
Edge Length: 291mm
Spine Length: 307mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.3mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 230g
Saya: Included

Kambei's first ever etched Fuji Mizu Honyaki... The Hamon depicts a hazy and swirly sky (thanks to pronounced banding exposed from the etchant) with Mt. Fuji and a crescent moon in the background against a mirror polished ocean in the foreground. 

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

Nakaya Heiji has a rich history and was among some of the pioneers who helped pave the way to what we know now as the modern-day knife industry in Japan. Their yanagiba are very uncommon.

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次 
Made in: Mito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Smith: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Line: Semi Stainless
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 34.7mm
Edge Steel: Swedish Semi Stainless
Steel Type: Semi Stainless
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 432mm
Spine Length: 287mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 144.5mm
Weight: 238g
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.

Brand: Nigara Hamono  二唐刃物鍛造所
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Smith: Yoshizawa Tsuyoshi 吉澤 剛
Line: Mt. Fuji Honyaki
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 41.3mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki (differentially hardened), Mt. Fuji Hamon
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Forced Patina, Mt. Fuji Hamono
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: N/A
Handle Material: N/A
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 400mm (including tang)
Spine Length: 300mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: N/A
Weight: 200g
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.