HITOHIRA PM R2 GYUTO 180MM MADE BY TAKAMURA
This Hitohira PM series is of San-Mai construction with a core of R2 powdered steel (63/65HRC) with a western handle made from red Pakka wood, these beautiful blades have a great standard of fit and finish and are forged by master craftsmen based in Takefu, essentially this is a stripped down version of their Uchigumo series. This collection is extremely thin behind the edge making them fantastic cutters straight out the box, the fine edge geometry of this line does make them a little fragile as the steel is of such a high hardness.
Edge Angle: Double Bevel
Blade Length: 180mm
Total Length: 300mm
Weight: 140g
Hardness: 63/65HRC
Steel: R2
Handle: Pakka Wood
Saya/ Sheath: Not included
Corrosion Resistance: Yes