Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan
Line: TD
Profile: Sujihiki
Edge Length: 270mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Edge Steel: SLD
Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
Construction: Awase (Clad)
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Walnut
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple
Spine Length: 290mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 4.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1mm
Handle Length: 137mm
Total Length: 427mm
Weight: 140g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately
Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care Advisement: Semi-Stainless
This blade is semi-stainless steel. It has better rust-resistance than standard carbon steel, but it is not completely stainless. Care must still be taken to keep the blade dry when not in use. 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.