Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya SS Polished Petty (office knife), 150 mm - octagonal -
Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya Polished Petty
Hand-forged blade with a core of non-stainless, extremely hard Japanese Shirogami #2 White steel with a rust-resistant outer layer (San-mai forged). This knife is entirely hand-forged by the fourth-generation blacksmith Mutsumi Hinoura (the son of the famous knifesmith Tsukasa Hinoura). The blade is very thin and hand-sharpened, with no thickening, making it very easy to sharpen. A Petty is a small, compact knife designed for preparing fish and meat, and for peeling and preparing vegetables and fruit.
The handle is made of burnt chestnut wood with a black buffalo horn bolster. A unique feature is that the handle remains non-slip when wet. The handle is octagonally shaped (suitable for both left- and right-handed use).
The Hinoura family is a renowned family of blacksmiths from Sanjo (Niigata). The family began making knives over 120 years ago. Father Tsukasa Hinoura-san is the third generation, and son Mutsumi is the fourth. They are known worldwide for their excellent knives and are considered among the best knifemakers, both in Japan and abroad, along with Teryasu Fujiwara and Keijiro Doi.
- Blade length: 150 mm
- Total length: 285 mm
- Weight: 95-100 grams
- Blade thickness: tapering from 3.8 mm at the handle to 1.7 mm at the tip
- Steel type: Core steel: Non-stainless Shirogami #2 White steel with 2 layers of polished stainless steel (Sanmai forged)
- Hardness: 63-64 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: Octagonal chestnut wood with a black buffalo horn bolster
Like all Japanese knives, these handmade Hinoura-san knives are not dishwasher safe. Cleaning and drying them after each use is the best way to care for these exclusive products. These knives are only suitable for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables. Cutting cheese, hard crusts, bread, frozen products, and the like may cause the blade to chip. These knives are only suitable for use on end-grain or plastic cutting boards. Cutting boards made of stone, glass or bamboo are not recommended.
