About the Maker - Hinoura Hamono

Established by Hinoura Shintaro in 1905, Hinoura Hamono Koubou (日野浦刃物工房) is now lead by a certified traditional craftsman (伝統工芸士) Hinoura Tsukasa. They are the owner of the brand "Ajikataya (味方屋作)", named after the village where they were founded.

About the Shape - Petty

Petty (ぺティ) knives are considered to be a smaller version of the Gyuto and are similarly used as an all-rounder knife to peel, slice, dice, mince, peel and trim a variety of smaller fruits, vegetables, herbs, garnishes and proteins.

About the Steel - Aogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) No. 2 steel is a high-carbon steel. The steel has a very high hardness therefore long edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with the Aogami Steel No. 2 is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Hinoura Hamono Aogami #2 Migaki Petty 135mm

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