Hitohira Togashi 210mm Gyuto Stainless Clad Shirogami 1 Ho Handle

Hand made in Sakai, stainless clad shirogami 1 forged by dentoukougeishi master smith Kenji Togashi and expertly ground by his son. Stainless clad shirogami 1 is a less common combination as it is more challenging to work but it offers a great combination of the shirogami 1 carbon steel's fine edge formation and long edge life with the stainless steel's ease of use.

These are super easy to sharpen with a great cutting duration and smooth cutting feel with nicely finished corners. Slightly larger than usual geometry for a Sakai gyuto but still following in that style. Octagonal ho wood and horn handle shaves a little weight off and makes for a very secure grip even when wet or greasy.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 358mm
Edge Length: 200mm
Handle to Tip Length: 214mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 142mm
Weight: 153g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi