{"title":"Hinoura","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/Hinoura2_large.jpg?v=1500971201\" alt=\"Hinoura\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outstanding forged knives by Echigo Forge-Smiths, Master Tsukasa Hinoura and his son, Mutsumi Hinoura are the top notch in every aspect. We call it “Honed Beauty”, that expresses their soul and passion backed by the solid skills and timeless work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e We often heard a good rumor and reputation of the outstanding forge-smith, named \"Tsukasa Hinoura\" in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, another Japan's cutlery producing district of traditional \"Echigo\" Forged Knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Having our business based in Seki, we have a meeting frequently with major knife makers in Seki to discuss a production schedule, new products and general matters. While talking with Master Hattori, he spoke very well of Master Hinoura's work. Since he is a knife-master who never compromises and admires, I'm bit surprised to see that he has other knife-maker to admire and respect, but I understand only the top level craftsmen can respect each other and share the same feelings. We've heard same story from the knife expert and metallurgist, Mr. Onoue in Seki. He mentioned that Master Hinoura's knife is the best in the forged knives both in function and beauty. He has made metal analysis and testing of all kinds of knives, and proved that Master Hinoura's knife was in top ranking in every aspect. It can stand hard uses without warping and breaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1373\/2665\/files\/Tsukasa_Hinoura_grande.jpg?v=1496044870\" alt=\"Tsukasa Hinoura Knife Making\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Our first impression of Master Hinoura knives are the \"Honed Beauty\", and we can recognize the skills, times and passions behind it. It is the perfect knife with beautiful seamless line and form, no sharp corners, no distortion, no gaps etc. Master Hinoura devotes tremendous times from start to finish one knife for every detail. Master Hinoura expresses his soul and passion into the blades with his traditional methods of hammer forging, handcrafting and water quenching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e His rich knowledge of each steel characteristic, and his insatiable pursuit mind and commitment make a perfect knife in the distinctive world of Japanese Forged Knives (和鍛冶).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each blade edge is hand honed with Japanese whetstones from course to super fine grits, creating sparkling rainbow colors (Honed Beauty). The distinct Damascus patterns are from his forging technique to give you a visual art as well as the highest level of craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hinoura-ajikataya-japanese-traditional-machete-white-steel-no-2","title":"Hinoura \/ Ajikataya HA-1 Japanese Traditional Hatchet  | White Steel No.2","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchigo Blacksmith, Hinoura Family has over 100 years of history and experience in the knife making arts. 3rd Generation Tsukasa Hinoura and 4th Genearion Mutsumi Hinoura’s works are full of passion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We highly respect the craftsmanship and spirit of both Tsukasa and Mutsumi; both of them are committed to finding their own unique way to best express their skill and passion for knife making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was about eight years ago that I first saw Master Hinoura’s handmade hammer-forged Kurouchi (“Black forged”) knives. I was impressed by the powerful appearance of his knives and I thought that they clearly reflected his personality and spirit. He takes particular care with the fine details of his knives and each of them has a finely polished blade edge and a beautiful authentic Kurouchi (“Black forged”) surface finish. Today, some six years after I first encountered Master Hinoura’s impressive traditional hammer-forged knives, we are proud to introduce his work to our customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e Hinoura\/Ajikataya HA-1  This is a Japanese traditional Hatchet called \"地形鉈” standard and practical size and shape used by professional lumberjack for mountain work, and campers to prepare firewood. 8-inch Heavy duty Hitachi Shirogami No.2 (White steel) Hagane edge core (Hamaguri-ba double edge) wrapped with soft Iron (軟鉄) for durability to chipping and breaking, 8\" x 2-1\/4\" square blade of Black forged top in 6.7mm, beads-blasted middle and polished Hagane edge, 7-inch rounded Oakwood handle with Black metal ring hilt (Half tang), Comes with wooden sheath covered with black leather-like soft material and metal trim, and belt loop \u0026amp; strap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eShirogami No.2 blade in 6.7mm thick, 205mm long x 60mm wide, 390mm overall, Weight 630g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnife Model: Hinoura\/Ajikataya HA-1 Japanese Hatchet | White Steel No.2 Kurouchi\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: White Steel No.2 Kurouchi\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material:\u003cspan\u003e  Natural Oak Wood handle with black metal hilt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWooden Sheath: Included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOverall Length: 390mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBlade Length: 205mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 6.7mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWeight: 630g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hinoura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39898880639021,"sku":"HA-1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/hinoura-ajikataya-ha-1-japanese-traditional-machete-white-steel-no-2-29061321981997.jpg?v=1636436265"}],"url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.mom\/collections\/hinoura.oembed","provider":"japaneseknifedirect.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}