I love the look and feel of these kurouchi blades. Being stainless clad, it is also easier to maintain the look of the knife, though it is still important to clean and dry that lovely cutting edge, or it will rust. Great value and a fantastic way into the benefits of a carbon steel cutting edge.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 150mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Walnut & Bird's Eye Maple Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 273mm
Edge Length: 152mm
Handle to Tip Length: 168mm
Blade Height: 35mm
Thickness: 3.3mm
Handle Length: 103mm
Weight: 99g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous