Takada no Hamono - Blue #1 HH - 135mm Petty - Ho Wood Handle

Brand: Takada no Hamono
Smith: Tanaka  田中
Sharpener: Mitsuaki Takada
Made In: Sakai, Japan
Line: Suiboku
Profile: Petty
Edge Length: 129mm
Blade Height: 29mm
Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #1
Steel Type: Carbon
Cladding: Soft Iron Cladding
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle:  Ho Wood
Total Length: 268mm
Spine Length: 137mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.0mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.0mm 
Handle Length: 132mm
Weight: 59g
Saya/Guard: Purchased Separately

Care Advisements: 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.

Please Note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements. The multicolor lacquer finish found on this knife is meant purely for the protection of the blade during shipping and handling, and will need to be removed before use.