Hitohira - TD - Blue #2 - Stainless Clad - Migaki - Honesuki Kaku - 150mm - Walnut Handle

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片) Line: TD Made in: Sanjo, Niigata - Japan Profile: Honesuki Kaku Edge Length: 154mm Blade Height: 40mm Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2) Steel Type: Carbon Construction: Awase (Clad) Cladding: Soft Stainless Finish: Migaki (Standard) Bevel: Double Bevel Symmetry: 50/50 Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Handle Shape: Octagonal Handle Material: Walnut Ferrule/Bolster Material: Bird's Eye Maple Spine Length: 166mm Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.9mm Thickness ½ way: 2.2mm Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 0.6mm Handle Length: 124mm Total Length: 290mm Weight: 110g Saya/Guard: Sold Separately Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. Care advisement: Carbon with Stainless Clad 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.