Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Hinode
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Smith: Mutsumi Hinoura
Profile: Paring
Edge Length: 139mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Edge Steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime (Hammered)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Taihei Rosewood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 150mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.1mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 121mm
Total Length: 271mm
Weight: 95g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Clad
This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion 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 softer woods and plastics.