[General Features]
Hinoura AJIKATAYA Black-finished (Kurouchi) Round-Tsuchine series are made with an inner core of Yasuki's traditional Hagane --- Shiroko / White Paper No.2 Steel,which has been widely used for a very long time in Japan --- supportedly by a layer of softer persistent steel for an exceptionally sharp and smooth cutting experience.
The handle is made of Round-shaped purple heart rose wood for beauty and durability.
[Product details]
- Manufacturer : Hinoura Hamono Knife Factory (JAPAN)
- Blade Steel Type : High Carbon Steel [Shiroko or White Paper (Shirogami) Steel No.2], KUROUCHI(Black finished)
- Handle Material : Octagonal-shaped Purple Heart Rose with a Brown Wood Ferrule
- Knife Type : Slicer(Sujihiki)
- Blade Length : 270mm (10.6in.)
- Total Length : 435mm (17.1in.)
- Weight : 179g
- Blade Edge : Double edged (50/50 balanced, available for both left and right-handed)
- Brand NEW
- Made in JAPAN
*** The images in this page are of the sample products. Color, weight, pattern and size may differ because each product is handmade.
*** Please be noted that it may take a few months to restock if the item should not be available, because this series is made-to-order by skilled blacksmiths.
*** Scratches and dents from forging are not any subject of claim, because in order to enjoy the traditional techniques from ancient times, the scratches and dents from forging are left as they are.
[about Hinoura Hamono]
Hinoura Hamono have been making knives for over 100 years in Sanjyo Niigata, one of the legendary blacksmith workshops. The master black smith:Tsukasa Hinoura took over the family career at around age of 22 back in 1978, and his son:Mutsumi Hinoura entered the lifelong career of bladesmithing in 2001. The family's trade name is "Ajigataya" in addition to "Tsukasa" for original lines of knives. Tsukasa committed to finding his own unique way to best express his skill and passion for knife making. All blades are hotforged by hand and nothing leaves the hands of Hinoura before the quality is top notch.
Most of countries in the world is likely to be available for our shipment. We have a lot of delivery experience to the listed countries.
FedEx and EMS(Japan Post) are now available for Faster and more Secure delivery for your country.
Please check the expected delivery time >> JapanPost | FedEx | DHL
- The tracking number by Japan Post can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.track-trace.com/post" or "here"
- The tracking number by FedEx can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.fedex.com/en-jp/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance, because FedEx has a few requirement in some countries.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by FedEx. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
Or "FedEx Ship Center" can substitute for "PO Box" to pick up your parcel. Check your nearest Center and use the address when ordering items.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) FedEx Express (Connect Plus) is available to countries listed by FedEx, alternative to FedEx Priority & Economy shipping services.
If it gets available to your country, FedEx Express is autonatically applied to the shipping service of your order instead without prior notice.
(4) If you select one of FedEx shipping services, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as DHL Express for certain reasons.
- The tracking number by DHL can be traced in a few days after shipment in a web site as follows,
"https://www.logistics.dhl/jp-en/home.html"
- Please be noted the following in advance.
(1) In the U.S. and Canada, delivery to any PO Box is unavailable by DHL. If your address contains PO Box, we may ship through Japan Post.
(2) In Russia, delivery to any personal address is often unavailable. If your address is not enterprise, we may ship through Japan Post.
(3) If you select DHL Express, we may ship your order by an equivalent service such as FedEx Priority or FedEx Express for certain reasons.
