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 with a hammered tsuchime finish, 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.

A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.

Brand: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦 
Blacksmith: Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ebony & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 325mm
Edge Length: 180mm
Handle to Tip Length: 198mm
Blade Height: 51.74mm
Thickness: 4.8mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 182g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous