Hakata | Custom handle
Hakata with an 185 mm long blade. This knife features a handmade custom handle made of Turkish walnut with a green ferrule in stabilized maple burl.
Core steel: Aogami Super (64 HRC)
Cladding: Stainless steel
Weight: 154 grams
Thickness at base: 4.5 mm
Thickness middle spine: 1.8 mm
Blade height at heel: 48,5 mm
Edge length: 186 mm
Hinoura is one of the most popular blacksmiths in Japan, crafting knives in the small town of Sanjo in western Japan. All knives are hot-forged by hand, and no blade leaves Hinoura's hands until it is razor-sharp and forged to perfection. In this series, Aogami Super carbon steel is used, hardened to 64 HRC. It is a very hard carbon steel that holds its sharpness well and takes a razor-sharp edge. Hinoura's knives are extremely popular, and the delivery time is quite long.
The blade finish is called nashiji kurouchi, providing a raw and beautiful surface with a black-oxidized appearance.
Note: Carbon steel is not stainless. Over time, the blade will develop a beautiful patina, although the black kurouchi finish provides good protection. If the blade is left in moisture, rust may occur. Also, keep in mind that the thin and hard blade can be damaged if used on hard ingredients, bones, or frozen food.