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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Edge Length: 260mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad); Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 273mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Total Length: 414mm
Weight: 163g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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)
Line: MINAMO
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Edge Steel: ATS34
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad); San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Caramel Horn
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.2mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 312mm
Weight: 175g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: MINAMO
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 167mm
Blade Height: 60mm
Edge Steel: ATS34
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad); San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Caramel Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 318mm
Weight: 174g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Line: Seiun
Made in: Osaka, Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 中川
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 230mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 242mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 377mm
Weight: 223g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Care Advisement: Stainless
This blade is stainless steel. While it is resistant to stains and corrosion, “stain-less” does not mean “stain-proof.” Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. 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 softer woods and plastic.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Line: Seiun
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 201mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 215mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 342mm
Weight: 182g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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

Brand: Sakai Kikumori
Line: Seiun
Made in: Sakai - Japan
Smith: Satoshi Nakagawa 
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 170mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft stainless Damascus
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 187mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 129mm
Total Length: 314mm
Weight: 175mm
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items 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
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
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Uzu
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 221mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1/Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Damascus (sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 377mm
Spine Length: 243mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.9mm 
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 192g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

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.

Brand: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Line: KIKUZUKI Uzu
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Edge Length: 252mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Ho Wood
Total Length: 410mm
Spine Length: 272mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.4mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 200g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Care Advisements: 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. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.