





The Hinokuni Kurouchi Petty 15 cm Shirogami #1 is a hand forged Japanese utility knife designed for precise and controlled kitchen tasks. Its compact Petty profile makes it suitable for trimming, peeling, and detailed preparation work.
The blade features a Shirogami #1 carbon steel core, known for its fine grain structure and ability to take an extremely sharp edge. Heat treated to approximately 62 +/-1 HRC, it delivers strong cutting performance and easy sharpening. Iron cladding enhances the traditional construction but requires proper drying and care due to its reactive nature.
The Kurouchi finish retains the dark forged surface, adding character while offering partial surface protection. A thicker spine near the handle transitions into a thinner cutting section for stability and control.
The cherry wood handle with synthetic ferrule keeps the knife lightweight and balanced, reflecting traditional Japanese craftsmanship and carbon steel performance.
Specifications
• Brand: Hinokuni
• Origin: Japan
• Knife type: Petty
• Blade length: 15.0 cm
• Overall length: 28.0 cm
• Blade height at heel: 4.1 cm
• Blade height mid: 3.9 cm
• Spine thickness at heel: 3.8 mm
• Spine thickness mid: 2.2 mm
• Handle length: 11.6 cm
• Handle: cherry wood, synthetic ferrule
• Steel: Shirogami #1 core, iron cladding
• Blade finish: Kurouchi
• Hardness: 62 +/-1 HRC
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 115 g

