Hinoura Shirogami #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 5.9″ Petty Japanese Utility Knife

Specs

Brand: Hinoura
Maker: Mutsumi Hinoura
Origin: Sanjo, Japan
Shape: Petty (Utility Knife)

Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Shiorgami 2 (White Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime (Hammered Blacksmith’s Finish)
Engraving: Hand Engraved (“Ajikataya”)
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Burnt Chestnut with Buffalo Horn Ferrule

Blade Length: 5.9″ (150mm)
Edge Length: 5.9″ (150mm)
Blade Height: 1.5″ (38mm)
Handle Length: 4.5″ (115mm)
Overall Length: 11″ (280mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.7mm at Heel
Weight: 3.3 oz. (94g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade and cladding. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.

Item number: MHN-2403