Hitohira - GR - Blue #2 - Damascus - 165mm - Santoku - Rosewood Handle

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)Producing Area: Echizen, Fukui - Japan Line: GR Profile: Santoku Edge Length: 165mm Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)Steel Type: CarbonCladding: Soft Iron Bevel: DoubleBevel Symmetry: 50/50 Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Handle: Octagonal Rosewood Handle, Pakka FerruleTotal Length: 304mm Spine Length:178mm Handle Length: 127mm Blade Height: 45mm Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.6mm Thickness of Spine Half Way: 1.6mm Thickness of Spine ~1cm from Tip: 1.5mm Weight: 122gSaya/Guard: Sold Separately  Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Your specific product may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon 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.