Ajikataya Mutsumi Hinoura – Petty / All-Purpose Small Knife

About the Maker:
Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of renowned blacksmith Tsukasa Hinoura and represents the 4th generation of this distinguished family craft. By his late 30s, Mutsumi-san had already gained recognition as one of Japan’s most respected bladesmiths. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, a region famous for handcrafted knives, he blends traditional craftsmanship with modern performance.

After graduating from Niigata College of Engineering in 2001, Mutsumi-san honed his skills under his father’s guidance, producing layered tools, including traditional Japanese axes, and more recently, high-quality kitchen knives under the Ajikataya (味方屋) brand.

Specifications

• Type: Petty / All-Purpose Small Knife

• Blade Length: 156 mm

• Total Length: 297 mm

• Weight: 97 g (hand-finished; slight variations may occur)

• Cladding: Stainless Steel with Kurouchi (rustic black finish) and Nashi-ji (Pear Skin) finish

• Blade: Shirogami #2 (White Steel No. 2)

• Handle: Burnt Chestnut

• Thickness (Heel / Mid / Tip): 2.40 / 1.65 / 1.45 mm

• Hardness: 63 HRC

• Edge: Double Edged

• Made in Japan

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