Only the second of these amazing Yanagiba that I have been able to get hold of and it has been worth the wait. Crafted by renowned blacksmith Tanaka San and sharpened by the talented Mosuke San, this Kiritsuke Yanagiba is a stunning blade in the less common Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1 high-carbon steel, with a soft iron cladding. Right hand single bevel, Ebony handle, Buffalo ferrule and supplied with a timber Saya.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Size: 300mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Comes with Saya
Total Length: 450mm
Edge Length: 291mm
Handle to Tip Length: 305mm
Blade Height: 36mm
Thickness: 3.7mm
Handle Length: 143mm
Weight: 240g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Sharpener: Mosuke