{"title":"Hinokuni","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinokuni knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are made in Kumamoto, Japan, by Yukihiro Sakai, a young blacksmith who began working independently after years of training under Daisuke Nishida. His work follows a traditional approach to Japanese forging, with a strong focus on carbon steel, simple construction, and honest cutting performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of Hinokuni knives is the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShirogami #1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as White Paper Steel #1. This highly pure carbon steel is valued for its ability to take an extremely fine and aggressive edge while remaining relatively easy to sharpen. It is a reactive steel, so the blade should be washed and dried carefully after use, especially after contact with moisture or acidic ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany Hinokuni knives feature a traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the blade a dark, rustic surface left from the forging process. Combined with iron or carbon steel cladding and clean, even grinding, these knives offer a direct cutting feel and a distinctly handmade character. The finish is simple, technical, and focused on performance rather than decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHinokuni knives are a strong choice for users who appreciate traditional Japanese blacksmithing, carbon steel sharpness, and the responsive feeling of a hand forged blade. This collection is especially suited to cooks who value easy sharpening, precise edge control, and the natural character of reactive steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hinokuni-kurouchi-petty-15-cm-shirogami-1","title":"Hinokuni Kurouchi Petty 15 cm Shirogami #1","description":"\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"item item-12\"\u003e\n        \u003csection class=\"text-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cp data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eLe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eHinokuni Kurouchi Petty 15 cm Shirogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e est un couteau utilitaire japonais forgé à la main, conçu pour des tâches de cuisine précises et contrôlées. Son profil compact Petty le rend adapté à la découpe, l’épluchage et les préparations détaillées.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eLa lame possède un \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003enoyau en acier au carbone Shirogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, réputé pour sa structure à grain fin et sa capacité à obtenir un tranchant extrêmement affûté. Traitée thermiquement à environ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003e62 +\/-1 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, elle offre une excellente performance de coupe et un affûtage facile. Le revêtement en fer améliore la construction traditionnelle mais nécessite un séchage et un entretien appropriés en raison de sa nature réactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eLa finition \u003cstrong data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e conserve la surface forgée sombre, ajoutant du caractère tout en offrant une protection partielle de la surface. Une épaisseur plus importante au niveau du dos près du manche se transforme en une section de coupe plus fine pour plus de stabilité et de contrôle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eLe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003emanche en bois de cerisier\u003c\/strong\u003e avec une virole synthétique maintient le couteau léger et équilibré, reflétant l’artisanat japonais traditionnel et la performance de l’acier au carbone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003eCaractéristiques\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4786\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eMarque :\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinokuni\u003cbr data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4294\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4296\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003eOrigine :\u003c\/strong\u003e Japon\u003cbr data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4316\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4318\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003eType de couteau :\u003c\/strong\u003e Petty\u003cbr data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4342\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003eLongueur de la lame :\u003c\/strong\u003e 15,0 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4372\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4393\"\u003eLongueur totale :\u003c\/strong\u003e 28,0 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4431\"\u003eHauteur de la lame au talon :\u003c\/strong\u003e 4,1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4441\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4464\"\u003eHauteur de la lame au milieu :\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4474\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eÉpaisseur du dos au talon :\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,8 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4511\" data-end=\"4514\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4516\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eÉpaisseur du dos au milieu :\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,2 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4550\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4570\"\u003eLongueur du manche :\u003c\/strong\u003e 11,6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4581\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4594\"\u003eManche :\u003c\/strong\u003e bois de cerisier, virole synthétique\u003cbr data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4640\"\u003eAcier :\u003c\/strong\u003e noyau Shirogami #1, revêtement en fer\u003cbr data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4676\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4695\"\u003eFinition de la lame :\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003cbr data-start=\"4704\" data-end=\"4707\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4709\" data-end=\"4722\"\u003eDureté :\u003c\/strong\u003e 62 +\/-1 HRC\u003cbr data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4737\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4749\"\u003eAffûtage :\u003c\/strong\u003e double biseau\u003cbr data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4765\"\u003e\n• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4778\"\u003ePoids :\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Hinokuni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61086107566410,"sku":"HKP15S1","price":96.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/3450\/8618\/files\/46f8c69aae285ce678e970ffea73c988.jpg?v=1770927714"},{"product_id":"hinokuni-kurouchi-gyuto-21-cm-shirogami-1","title":"Hinokuni Kurouchi Gyuto 21 cm Shirogami #1","description":"\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"item item-12\"\u003e\n        \u003csection class=\"text-item\"\u003e\n            \u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eLe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eHinokuni Kurouchi Gyuto 21 cm Shirogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e est un couteau de chef japonais forgé traditionnellement, conçu pour une utilisation polyvalente en cuisine. Le profil Gyuto permet une découpe précise de la viande, du poisson et des légumes tout en maintenant un contrôle de coupe optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eLa lame possède un \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003enoyau en acier au carbone Shirogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e, apprécié pour sa grande pureté et sa capacité à obtenir un tranchant extrêmement affûté. Traitée thermiquement à environ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e62 +\/-1 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, elle offre d'excellentes performances de coupe et un affûtage facile. Le revêtement en fer renforce la construction traditionnelle tout en nécessitant un séchage et un entretien appropriés en raison de sa nature réactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eLa finition \u003cstrong data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e conservée préserve la surface forgée sombre, donnant à la lame une esthétique brute et une protection partielle de la surface. 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The Bunka profile combines a wide blade with a distinctive angled tip, making it suitable for everyday board work as well as more precise cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe blade features a \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #1 carbon steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e, a pure Japanese steel highly valued for its sharpness, ease of sharpening, and aggressive cutting edge. With a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e62+\/-1 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the knife delivers precise cutting performance and strong edge retention. As this is a reactive carbon steel, the blade should be washed and thoroughly dried after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe blade has a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dark, rustic surface left from the forging process. It gives the knife a strong handmade character and emphasizes its traditional Japanese style. The iron cladding is also reactive, so it requires regular care just like the core steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe cherry wood handle pairs naturally with the rustic blade finish and gives the knife a warm, traditional appearance. The synthetic ferrule improves durability and supports everyday use. The double bevel grind makes the knife comfortable for both right and left handed users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eHinokuni Kurouchi Bunka is a strong choice for users looking for a traditional Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to sharpen and delivers direct, highly responsive cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinokuni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade height mid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness at heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.0 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine thickness mid:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e cherry wood, synthetic ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirogami #1 core, iron cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62+\/-1 HRC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e double bevel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 181 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hinokuni","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62752867746122,"sku":"HKBU18S1","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/3450\/8618\/files\/370ca1c188efb3d663867e0fc980f1c7.jpg?v=1784303921"}],"url":"https:\/\/knivesofjapan.com\/fr\/collections\/hinokuni.oembed","provider":"knivesofjapan.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}