{"title":"Tsukasa Hinoura Archive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTsukasa Hinoura is a third generation knife maker in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan. Methodically employed traditional techniques are used for the forging of the jigane cladding, the warikomi forge lamination of the steel core and cladding, the water quench heat treatment, the final whetstone finish, and all the steps in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinoura-San is known for his examination of traditional Japanese blacksmithing with modern metallurgical microscopy, with both his own work and the work of other Japanese blacksmiths. All of his research has supported the functional importance of traditional techniques that had previously been viewed as antiquated or unnecessary with modern steels. 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Hinoura-San is known for his examination of traditional Japanese blacksmithing with modern metalurgical microscropy, on both his own work and the work of other Japanese blacksmiths. All of his research supported the functional importance of traditional techniques that had been started to be viewed as antiquated or unnecessary with modern steels and the results in Hinoura-san's steel quality are superb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHinoura-san was a student of the immensely skilled Kosuke Iwasaki who is responsible for Sanjo blacksmithing enjoying the high level of skill it does today. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTsukasa Hinoura's output is very limited due to the high degree of labor in each knife made, we are very happy to get them whenever they are available. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe knife in the photo is the one you will receive, we only have one. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"550\" height=\"174\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron Clad Shirogami 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEnju and Horn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e223.3 \u003c\/span\u003egrams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight at Heel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting Edge Length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243219370205,"sku":"TSU-210-GYU-UNR","price":2340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/image_b5113f20-ba7c-4846-b47c-2785ee6a7375.jpg?v=1770769809"},{"product_id":"tsukasa-hinoura-100mm-petty-ats-34-buffalo-horn-rose-wood-handle","title":"Tsukasa Hinoura 100mm Petty ATS-34 Buffalo Horn Rose Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsukasa Hinoura's reputation is well earned, his treatment of shirogami #2 carbon steel is lgendary, it is very uncommon for him to work in stainless so this is a great opoortunity to use a Tsukasa Hinoura knife on ingredients that can be more difficult with carbon. This knife is forged in Hitachi ATS-34 (similar to CPM-154), Tsukasa doesn't prefer to work in steels that have a lot of pre-engineered characteristics which allows him to coax out the best edge formation and toughness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis short tall petty will make an excellent knife for using the heel with a rocking forward push cut, it will do great with small chopping tasks as well as using the tip in a pull cut motion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e86.1 Grams. 36mm Heel To Spine. 113mm Cutting Edge. 237mm Overall Length. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsukasa Hinoura is a third generation knife maker in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan. Hinoura-San uses no modern machinery in the production of his knives, and he does all the finish grinding and sharpening himself. 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