Hakata

The model is called Hakata and is a vegetable knife / all-purpose knife with an 18 cm long blade. The model is characterized by a distinctive tip. The knife is very beautiful and is guaranteed to make a big impression in the kitchen!

Weight: 180 gr
Thickness middle of spine: 2 mm
Blade height heel: 50 mm
Edge length: 185 mm
Steel: Shirogami #2

NOTE: Measurements and weight may vary slightly as the knife is hand-forged.

Ajikataya is a series of knives made in collaboration between son Mutsumi and father Tsukasa. The knives are made from Shirogami#2 carbon steel and the finish on the blades is adorably beautiful. The Hinoura family is one of the foremost forging families in Japan. All knives are hot-forged by hand and no blade leaves Hinoura's hands before it is razor-sharp and forged to perfection. The Ajikataya series uses Shirogami #2 carbon steel, hardened to 63 HRC. It is a very hard carbon steel that takes a razor-sharp edge. Hinoura's knives are incredibly popular and delivery times are very long. The finish on the blade is called nashiji-kurouchi, which is a rough and black-oxidized surface that gives a very rustic and genuine feel.

Finally, the thin and delicate edge has been given a very beautiful kasumi finish. Kasumi is a misty and silky smooth finish that enhances the contrast between the shiny core steel and the softer outer layer. Few knives come with such a beautiful finish on the blade.

The handle is octagonal and made of American walnut with a bolster of black pakka wood.

NOTE: Shirogami#2 is not stainless. The cladding around the core steel is made of iron and is also not stainless. Remember to always wipe the edge dry to prevent rust, and optionally apply a little oil to the blade. This enhances the luster and keeps rust at bay. Since the steel is reactive, a patina will develop relatively quickly. If you cut proteins, a blue and green patina will appear, while vegetables will give more of a greyish-brown patina.