Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 205mm
Blade Height: 30mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kido (diagonal pattern)
Bevel: Single Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 0:100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.4mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Total Length: 350mm
Weight: 143g
Saya/Guard: Included
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care Advisement: 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.
