Hitohira - Tanaka x Kyuzo - Blue #1 - Migaki - Bunka - 180mm - Ziricote Handle

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Line: Tanaka x Kyuzo
Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan
Smith: Yoshikazu Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Kyūzō 久蔵
Profile: Bunka/Kiritsuke Santoku
Edge Length: 172mm
Blade Height: 49.8mm
Edge Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Construction: Awase (Clad), San Mai 
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Migaki (Standard)
Bevel: Double Bevel
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 
Handle Shape: Oval Octagonal
Handle Material: Ziricote Wood
Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn (blonde or black)
Spine Length: 191mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.4mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.9mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.3mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Total Length: 323mm
Weight: 151g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care Advisement: Carbon Steel
This blade is carbon steel 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.