Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka 田中
Sharpener: Kyūzō 久蔵
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Line: Blue #1 Kurouchi
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 160mm
Blade Height: 39mm
Edge Steel: Blue #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Grind: Wide Double Bevel
Construction: Awase/Clad, San-Mai
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Yakusugi Cedar
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn
Total Length: 300mm
Spine Length: 169mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.6mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.8mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 85g
Saya/Guard: Purchased 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.