Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Kyuzo 久蔵
Made In: Sakai - Japan
Profile: Santoku
Edge Length: 169mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami)
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Taihei 太平 Rosewood Octagonal
Total Length: 325mm
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.7mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Tang Length: 96mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Weight: 154g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately
Care Advisements: 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.
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.