Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦睦
Production area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 150 mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: White (Shirogami) #2, mild stainless steel plated
Handle: Ho wood and oval buffalo horn ferrule
Total length: 285 mm
Edge length: 152 mm
Length from handle to tip: 170 mm
Blade height: 39 mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle length: 115 mm
Weight: 92g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of the renowned blacksmith Tsukasa Hinoura. In his late thirties, he is already considered one of Japan's most revered blacksmiths and the fourth generation to practice his craft. Mutsumi San lives in Sanjo, Niigata. This region is known for its handmade cutlery. For nearly two decades, he studied with his father. In 2001, he graduated from Niigata College of Engineering.
From there he began his career and perfected his craft to produce steel with traditional style and modern performance.
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦睦
Production area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Petty
Size: 150 mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: White (Shirogami) #2, mild stainless steel plated
Handle: Ho wood and oval buffalo horn ferrule
Total length: 285 mm
Edge length: 152 mm
Length from handle to tip: 170 mm
Blade height: 39 mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle length: 115 mm
Weight: 92g
Hand orientation: Ambidextrous
Mutsumi Hinoura is the son of the renowned blacksmith Tsukasa Hinoura. In his late thirties, he is already considered one of Japan's most revered blacksmiths and the fourth generation to practice his craft. Mutsumi San lives in Sanjo, Niigata. This region is known for its handmade cutlery. For nearly two decades, he studied with his father. In 2001, he graduated from Niigata College of Engineering.
From there he began his career and perfected his craft to produce steel with traditional style and modern performance.