Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Made in: Echizen, Fukui - Japan
Line: Echizen NB
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 172mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi (Forge finish); Damascus (Sekiso)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Ziricote
Spine Length: 184mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.7mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Total Length: 311mm
Weight: 126g
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.