Hitohira - Kikuchiyo x Manzo - Blue #2 - Mioroshi Deba - 210mm - Magnolia Handle - Saya

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Line: Kikuchiyo x Manzo Made in: Sakai, Osaka - Japan Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 Sharpener: Manzō 万造 Profile: Mioroshi Deba Edge Length: 214mm Blade Height: 42.5mm Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2) Steel Type: Carbon Construction: Awase (Clad), Ni Mai Cladding: Soft Iron Finish: Kido (diagonal pattern) Bevel: Single Bevel Bevel Symmetry: 0/100 Hand Orientation: Right-Handed Handle Shape: Octagonal Handle Material: Magnolia (Ho) Wood Ferrule/Bolster Material: Buffalo Horn Spine Length: 230mm Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5.8mm Thickness ½ way: 5mm Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 2.4mm Handle Length: 140mm Total Length: 367mm Weight: 250g Saya/Guard: Included Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual items may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. Care Advisement: 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.