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Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren White #2 Santoku 180mm Ho Wood Handle

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€155,00 EUR
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What kind of knife is this?

An equally all-round knife as the gyuto but more orientated to homestyle cooking. Incredibly versatile on its own, easy to use, nimble and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The bunka is a version of the santoku but with a Kiritsuke tip. This style tip will excel in more delicate work while it still retains the all-purpose functionality of the santoku. 

“Ren” is the alias for an apprentice sharpener in Sakai. He is under the tutelage of one of the most famous and influential sharpeners in this region. The skills of this young sharpener have grown tremendously over the last two years, the consistency, the fit and finish and polish have all improved and his personal style is developing more with every batch. He is on his way to become on of the best double bevel sharpeners in Sakai. The prices reflect his skill level and are kept low to support him in training. I’m very impressed by the work Run does on these high quality forged knives, damn good deal!

Detailed Spec

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Smith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 312mm
Edge Length: 164mm
Handle to Tip Length: 176mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 2.4mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 131g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Update: June 1, 2021