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 - Nakiri

The Nakiri (菜切り) knife is a Western-style Japanese vegetable knife with a thin and broad rectangular blade, a straight cutting edge, and a flat, blunt tip. It is specifically designed to excel at quickly and efficiently chopping, slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables.

About the Steel - Shirogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) No. 2 steel is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. Reasons behind its popularity include easy to sharpen and good edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Kurouchi

Kurouchi (黒打ち) refers to the darkened steel surface as a result from the forging process which forms a coating of oxide. It is the most rusting finish of all but gives knives a traditional character.

Hinoura Hamono Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Nakiri 165mm

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