Ashi Hamono has over seven decades of history in Sakai city and is known for making knives using one piece of steel (aka “zenkou” construction). Due to its full carbon steel construction, the blade can be prone to rusting if not carefully used but will also take up a beautiful patina very quickly. White #2 carbon steel offers excellent edge retention and is relatively easy to sharpen, taking on a fine edge with ease. The thinness behind the edge and convex geometry helps blaze through the densest ingredients with little resistance, yet despite its thinness is durable enough to use as a workhorse knife. 

Cooks in professional kitchens who are diligent with their knife maintenance will find owning an Ashi Hamono White #2 to be a very enjoyable experience, as will home cooks who have experience with carbon steel knives and are looking for something a little unique.

Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら 
Smith: Ashi Hamono 芦刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Mono Yasuki White (Shirogami) #2
Handle: Pakka Western
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed