Mutsumi Hinoura’s Blue Super Kurouchi knives offer exceptional craftsmanship and cutting performance, combining a robust hand-forged feel with remarkably thin geometry behind the edge. The premium Blue Super carbon steel core takes an incredibly keen edge, delivers outstanding edge retention, and develops a rich patina over time. Finished with a traditional kurouchi forge scale, these blades have a distinctive rustic character while remaining practical and easy to maintain. Well balanced, durable, and highly versatile, they are an excellent choice for cooks seeking the performance and personality of a handcrafted Japanese carbon steel knife.

Hakata is a versatile knife shape distinguished by its tall blade profile and aggressively pointed reverse tanto tip. Combining the cutting power of a gyuto with enhanced precision, it excels at slicing vegetables, processing proteins, and handling detailed tip work such as trimming and scoring. The generous blade height provides excellent knuckle clearance and makes ingredient transfer easy, while the pointed tip offers exceptional control for intricate tasks. For cooks seeking a nimble all-purpose knife with a distinctive appearance, the Hakata is a compelling choice.

Brand: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦 
Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Hakata
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ebony & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 326mm
Edge Length: 185mm
Handle to Tip Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 45.9mm
Thickness: 4.24mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 178g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous