One of the most revered makers of Sanjo, Niigata, Japan; Tsukasa Hinoura's coveted work consists predominantly of kitchen and hunting knives. With a deep understanding of forging and metallurgy, his creations are among the most recognisable knives in the world. This Sujihiki features his signature pattern welded twist, a technically challenging build resulting in a unique style . Favouring White #2 as the core steel for his kitchen knives, this blade was painstakingly hand sharpened on whetstones - forming very even bevels with a slight convex geometry and a wonderful polish showcasing the beauty of his forging technique. This knife is shipped with a Paulownia box.
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Steel |
Shirogami #2 |
Cladding |
Iron and Steel |
Edge Length |
308mm |
Heel Height |
41mm |
Spine thickness at the Heel |
3.8mm |
Spine Thickness 10mm from the Tip |
1.2mm |
Weight |
246g |
Handle |
Japanese Pagoda |