Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Kikuchiyo Kyuzo Shiro
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Kyuzo 久蔵
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 200mm
Edge Steel: White (Shirogami) #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Sakura & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 359mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.4mm
Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.8mm
Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 144mm
Weight: 137g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
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.