Hitohira - Togashi - Blue #1 - Mizu Honyaki - 330mm Yanagiba - Taihei Ebony Handle - Saya

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 (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: Kenji Togashi 富樫
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi (憲哉)
Line: Mizu Honyaki
Profile: Yanagiba Sakimaru
Edge Length: 300mm
Blade Height: 35.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1 
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Honyaki
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Mirror Polished
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Wa 
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 457mm
Spine Length: 315mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 148mm
Weight: 262g
Saya/Guard: Yes, saya included

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)
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.