This is a great opportunity to pick up a knife from a blacksmith and sharpener team that is now very much in demand. Kikuchiyo is already established as a fabulous blacksmith and Ren, his grandson, is fast growing his reputation as a sharpener and and these knives are lovely to handle and perform superbly.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 318mm
Edge Length: 167mm
Handle to Tip Length: 183mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 2.7mm
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 135g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

Being high-carbon steel, these knives must be dried before storing and will love a coat of oil.