Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 235mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 379mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: Saya
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Manzō 万造
Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo
Profile: Yanagiba
Edge Length: 235mm
Blade Height: 32mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #2/Blue #2
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase/Ni-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Single
Bevel Symmetry: 0/100
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Magnolia Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 379mm
Spine Length: 245mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.2mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 156g
Saya/Guard: Saya
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.