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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)
Line: Togashi 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 198mm
Blade Height: 53mm 
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
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: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 144mm 
Total Length: 360mm
Weight:182g 
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: Togashi 
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan 
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi 憲哉
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto/Chef
Edge Length: 226mm
Blade Height: 54mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge Finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 1.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Total Length: 389mm
Weight: 211g
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
Made in: Echizen-Fukui, Japan
Profile: Shakekiri
Edge Length: 272mm
Blade Height: 78mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #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: Oval
Handle Material: Poplar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Plastic
Spine Length: 291mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 6.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 4.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 152mm
Total Length: 441mm
Weight: 437g
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: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Tosa
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 56mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 189mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 317mm
Weight: 157g
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: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Line: Tosa
Profile: Nakiri
Edge Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 60mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon Steel 
Construction: Awase/Clad, San Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Octagonal 
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Rengas Wood
Spine Length: 188mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.1mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 135mm
Weight: 154g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Hitoyoshi-city, Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Bunka/Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 190mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi, Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 337mm
Spine Length: 205mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.7mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Weight: 216g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守 
Made in: Hitoyoshi-city, Kumamoto - Japan
Maker: Minomo Kajiya 蓑毛鍛冶屋
Line: MK
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 173mm
Blade Height: 53.5mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Flat
Construction: Awase/San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Tsuchime (hammered)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octogonal Wa
Handle Material: Oak
Ferrule/Bolster Material: N/A
Total Length: 320mm
Spine Length: 190mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.8mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 196g
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: Sakai Kikumori 堺菊守
Smith: Tanaka Uchihamono 田中打刃物
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Kikuzuki Kuro
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 198mm
Blade Height: 46.5mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #1/White #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia/Ho Wood
Ferrule/Bolster: Black Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 343mm 
Spine Length: 216mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3mm 
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm 
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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: Iwasaki 岩崎
Smith: Sanjo Seisakusho 三条製作所
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Unclassified (Carbon Steel), Soft Iron Clad
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Blade Size: 227mm
Edge Length: 60mm
Bevel Symmetry: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Weight: 146g

Forged and sharpened all by hand from one of the most esteemed brands in Japan, Iwasaki. The Ura was carved by a sen (basically a drawknife for metal) which is tedious and time consuming, but allows for exceptional precision. The heat treatment from Iwasaki is deservedly legendary. This is a metallurgical masterpiece. 

Includes a wooden box,

A traditional Japanese marking tool, often used in woodworking. It has a single bevel construction like traditional Japanese kitchen knives, meaning it can get extremely sharp, but needs to be sharpened differently than double bevel knives. The blade can be used in other applications than woodworking, but care must be taken to not damage the very sharp but brittle edge.