Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)Made in: Sakai, Osaka - JapanSmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Kikuchiyo x ManzoProfile: Yanagiba Edge Length: 235mmBlade Height: 32mmEdge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2Steel Type: CarbonConstruction: Awase/Ni-MaiCladding: Soft IronFinish: Migaki (standard)Bevel: SingleBevel Symmetry: 0/100Hand Orientation: Right-HandedHandle Shape: Oval OctagonalHandle Material: Magnolia WoodFerrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo HornTotal Length: 379mmSpine Length: 245mmThickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mmThickness ½ way: 2.9mmThickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mmHandle Length: 134mmWeight: 156gSaya/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.