Hitohira Imojiya Kuma 180mm Santoku Aogami 2 Nashiji Tsuchime Western Handle

Stainless clad aogami 2 core with nickel bolster and pull tang handle with contoured pakka handle scales.

These factory forged knives made in Seki are a great value, high quality aogami 2 core with a moderate hardness (59/60 HRC) which allows for easy sharpening and good toughness, stainless cladding over the carbon steel makes for easy maintanace although care must be taken not to let them rust.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 300mm
Edge Length: 180mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 165g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 59±1HRC
Saya: EDRO 165mm Wide Santoku Saya