Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi
Made In: Sakai-Osaka, Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 199mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Stainless Kasumi
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Octagonal Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 356mm
Spine Length: 214mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.3mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 172g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately.
Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.
Care Advisements: This blade has a stainless cladding around most of the knife except for the edge, which is fully carbon. Care must still be used to avoid rust especially on the carbon portion of the blade. Wipe dry after each use, and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time on the carbon portion 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 softer woods and plastics.