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Hinoura kurouchi nashiji AS (stainless clad) hakata 180mm

Regular price ¥39,000 JPY
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Specifications

The Hinoura Kurouchi Nashiji AS Hakata 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife by blacksmith Mutsumi Hinoura. It features a core of Aogami Super steel, known for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness, encased in stainless cladding for ease of maintenance. The blade showcases a kurouchi nashiji finish, giving it a rustic, traditional aesthetic. The octagonal ebony handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, suitable for extended use. With a thick spine, excellent distal taper, and a nail-flexing thin edge, this knife offers authoritative yet effortless cutting performance.

The Hakata knife is a regional variation of the Bunka, distinguished by its triangular nose and curved spine. It serves as a multipurpose kitchen tool, suitable for various cutting tasks.

Mutsumi Hinoura, born in 1981, is a fourth-generation blacksmith mentored by his father, Tsukasa Hinoura, who began forging knives in 1975. Since 2001, Mutsumi has specialized in traditional Japanese forging techniques, crafting hatchets, hunting knives, and kitchen knives. Together, Tsukasa and Mutsumi uphold the Hinoura family's legacy of fine craftsmanship.

Details

  • Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura
  • Origin: Sanjo, Japan
  • Knife Type: Hakata (regional variation of Bunka)
  • Finish: Kurouchi Nashiji
  • Core Steel: Aogami Super (AS) / Blue Super
  • HRC: 64
  • Steel Type: Carbon Steel
  • Cladding: Stainless clad

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall Length: 331mm
  • Blade Length (heel to tip): 186mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 44.7mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At the handle: 4.6mm
    • At the heel: 3.0mm
    • Midway: 2.1mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm
  • Weight: 164g
  • Edge/Bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Octagonal Ebony
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Important Notes

  • Care & Maintenance: Japanese knives, such as the Hinoura Kurouchi Nashiji AS Hakata, require special care. Please refer to our guide for proper handling.
  • Measurements: Slight variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese knives.
  • Cosmetic Details: Minor surface marks or fine scuffs are common in artisanal knife-making.
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• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
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• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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