Hand forged Kikuchiyo Shirogami (white) # 3 high carbon steel with a soft iron cladding, sharpened by Manzo, this left-handed Yanagiba is a real performer and great value at this price. Left hand bevel, Ho wood handle with a pakka ferrule .

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Yanagiba
Size: 270mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #3, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 418mm
Edge Length: 263mm
Handle to Tip Length: 277mm
Blade Height: 34mm
Thickness: 4.2mm
Handle Length: 138mm
Weight: 207g
Hand Orientation: Left-Handed
Sharpener: Manzo