Kiritsuke with a 245 mm blade and a blunter tip is what we typically see from Hinoura. The knife is fitted with a macassar ebony handle with a pakkawood bolster.

Weight: 237 g
Spine thickness at heel: 4.5 mm
Spine thickness at mid-blade: 2 mm
Blade height at heel: 52 mm
Edge length: 245 mm
Steel: Aogami Super (64 HRC)
Cladding: Stainless steel

Note: Measurements and weight may vary slightly as each knife is hand-forged.

Hinoura is one of Japan’s foremost bladesmiths, forging his knives in the small town of Sanjo in western Japan. All knives are hot-forged by hand, and no blade leaves Hinoura’s hands until it is razor sharp and forged to perfection. This series uses the carbon steel Aogami Super, hardened to 64 HRC. It is a very hard carbon steel that holds an edge extremely well and can take a razor-sharp edge. Hinoura’s knives are extremely popular, and lead times are very long.

The blade finish is known as nashiji kurouchi, giving the knife a raw and beautiful appearance with a black-oxidized surface. The handle is octagonal and made from macassar ebony with a black pakkawood bolster.

Note: Carbon steel is not stainless. Over time, the blade will develop a beautiful patina, although the black kurouchi finish provides good protection. If the blade is left wet, rust will occur. Also keep in mind that the thin and hard blade can be damaged if used on very hard ingredients, bones, or frozen foods.