Yanagiba

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)
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.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Mosuke モスケ
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Kikko
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 288mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad, Nimai
Cladding: Soft Iron 
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 100/0
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Ziricote
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 448mm
Spine Length: 303mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 235g
Saya/Guard: Included

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.

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 (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.

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: Semi Stainless
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
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
Smith: Yoshizawa Gou 吉澤 剛
Sharpener: Yoshizawa Shu 吉澤 州
Made in: Hirosaki, Aomori - Japan
Line: Blue #2 Damascus
Profile: Sakimaru Yanagiba
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 42mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Forced Patina Damascus
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Karin Burl Wood, Nickel Silver Spacers 
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Blonde Buffalo Horn Ferrule and Pommel
Total Length: 456mm
Spine Length: 312mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Weight: 345g
Saya/Guard: Sold 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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nakagawa VG10
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 289mm
Blade Height: 40.5mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Magnolia Wood 
Total Length: 458mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 204g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nakagawa VG10 Damascus
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 291mm
Blade Height: 41mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle: Magnolia Wood, Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 450mm
Spine Length: 305mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.4mm 
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 208g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 中川
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nakagawa VG10 Damascus
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 265mm
Blade Height: 34.5mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Right-Handed Single Bevel
Construction: Awase, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 417mm
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 194g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 中川
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Nakagawa VG10 Damascus
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 265mm
Blade Height: 34.5mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Grind: Right-Handed Single Bevel
Construction: Awase, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 417mm
Spine Length: 277mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 194g
Saya/Guard: Sold Seperately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Made In: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Line: Aogami Super
Profile: Takobiki
Edge Length: 280mm
Blade Height: 33.7mm
Edge Steel: Super Blue (Aogami Super)
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Single Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kasumi
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: 410mm
Spine Length: 390mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.9mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.3mm
Handle Length: N/A - tang is signed
Weight: 142g
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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith:  Tanaka 田中
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Steel: Super Blue
Steel Type: Carbon 
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Single
Hand Orientation: Right
Handle: Ebony Handle
Total Length: 416mm
Edge Length: 264mm
Spine Length: 276mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness at Spine: 4.0mm
Thickness ½ way: 3.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm 
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 205g
Saya/Guard: Purchase Separately.

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 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.

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.