Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Echizen NB
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Profile: Nakiri/Vegetable
Edge Length: 163mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2/ White #2
HRC: ±63
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish), Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Rengas
Spine Length: 179mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 307mm
Weight: 145g
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.