Mutsumi Hinoura "Ajikataya" Gyuto

Mutsumi Hinoura is the 4th generation of the legendary Hinoura family. They started forging kitchen knives in 1912 in the city of Sanjo, Niigata and have over a 100 years of experience. Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of the renowned Tsukasa Hinoura who is famous for his highly coveted "River Jump" Damascus blades.

Hand chiselled onto the blade is 味方屋 "Ajikataya", representing one of the Hinoura family brands.

Blade Type: Gyuto
Core: White #2 (Shirogami 2)
Cladding: Hammered Kurouchi Stainless Steel
Handle: Burnt Chestnut Wood with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
HRC: 62-63
Weight: 178 | 178 | 182g
Blade Length: 182 | 212 | 243mm
Overall Length: 330 | 360 | 402mm