Bunka knife with 142 mm edge length. 

The handle is handcrafted from Turkish walnut with dual bolsters made of stabilized curly birch. This particular model is unique, featuring a short blade with a blunt nose and tall blade height.

- Weight: 128 g
- Thickness at blade root: 3 mm
- Thickness mid spine: 2.2 mm
- Blade height at heel: 53.5 mm
- Steel: Shirogami #2 with an iron clad
- Handle: Octagonal, made from Turkish walnut with dual bolsters in stabilized curly birch.

Ajikataya is a series of knives created in collaboration between son Mutsumi and father Tsukasa. These knives are forged from Shirogami #2 carbon steel, and their blade finish is stunningly beautiful. The Hinoura family is one of Japan's most renowned blacksmithing families. All knives are hand-forged while hot, and no blade leaves the Hinoura workshop without being razor-sharp and forged to perfection. The Ajikataya series uses Shirogami #2 carbon steel hardened to 63 HRC which is a very hard carbon steel capable of achieving a razor-sharp edge. Hinoura knives are immensely popular, and their delivery times are very long.

The blade finish, known as tsuchime-kurouchi, features a hammered and black-oxidized surface, giving the knife a rustic and authentic feel.

To complete the knife, the thin and fine edge is given a beautiful kasumi finish. Kasumi is a misty, silky finish that enhances the contrast between the shiny core steel and the softer outer layer. Few knives come with such a stunning blade finish.

Note: Shirogami #2 is not stainless steel. The cladding around the core steel is made of iron and is also not stainless. Always dry the blade thoroughly to prevent rust, and apply a bit of oil to the blade. This enhances its luster and prevents rust. Because the steel is reactive, a patina will form relatively quickly. Cutting proteins will create a blue and green patina, while vegetables will produce a more grayish-brown patina.