{"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\"\u003eHet \u003cstrong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eHinokuni Kurouchi Petty 15 cm Shirogami #1\u003c\/strong\u003e is een met de hand gesmeed Japans gebruiksmessen, ontworpen voor precieze en gecontroleerde keukentaken. 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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. 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