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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Japan
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 228mm 
Blade Height: 32mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: D-Shape
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic
Spine Length: 244mm 
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.6mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm
Handle Length: 135mm  
Total Length: 378mm
Weight: 184g
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)
Made In: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 245mm
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Japanese Wa Walnut and Bird's Eye Maple Ferrule
Total Length: 398mm
Spine Length: 261mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.3mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Weight: 210g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately 

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

Care advisement: This blade has a carbon steel core 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.