Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Sharpener: Ren
Line: Kikuchiyo x Ren
Profile: Santoku/Home Chef
Edge Length: 175mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Aogami 2 (Blue #2)
Steel Type: Carbon
Construction: Awase (clad)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (standard)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: Symmetrical
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Spine Length: 185mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 3.2mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Total Length: 320mm
Weight: 169g
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.