Hinoura White Steel No.1 Kurouchi Series Wa Paring 85mm (3.3 Inch, HS1-1)

Over their 100+ year history, the Hinoura family of forge-smiths have developed a great deal of experience and expertise in the knife forging arts.

The concept behind the collaborative knives that we have produced with Master Hinoura was simple: We both wanted to to produce superbly sharp, highly practical and aesthetically attractive high-carbon steel knives that would satisfy the needs and desires of knife enthusiasts who love high-carbon steel knives.

We requested that Hinoura uses White Steel No.1 for the core blade steel. It is sandwiched with outer layers of soft stainless steel. The laminated construction means that only the high-carbon steel blade core is likely to discolor or rust, since the outer layers of soft stainless steel are corrosion-resistant and easy to maintain. The layers of soft stainless steel also improve the blade?s resistance to impact and bending forces. White Steel No.1 is made by further refining White Steel No.2 and adding more Carbon. The extra Carbon allows it to achieve a slightly higher HRc. than White Steel No.2. It can be sharpened to an exceedingly fine edge, has very good edge retention and is easy to re-sharpen.

We selected a comfortable ?Oval-shaped? charred Chestnut Wood Handle that beautifully compliments the Kurouchi blade to complete the knife. Charred chestnut wood handles have been used in Japan for centuries because they offer a secure grip even when your hands are wet.

A faca Paring é útil para uma variedade de tarefas comuns na cozinha, mas é utilizada principalmente para descascar e moldar com precisão frutas e vegetais. As facas de corte são particularmente úteis ao cortar pequenos itens segurados na mão, o que as torna indispensáveis na cozinha e um companheiro ideal para as facas Gyuto.

More Information: Unlike many traditionally forged knives, Master Hinoura’s knives have a relatively thick spine at the point where the tang enters the handle (The ?neck’). In part, this because he forges these laminated knives using a piece of high carbon steel that is much thicker than that commonly used by other forge-smiths. The thick spine and neck makes the knife very strong, very comfortable to hold in a ?pinch-grip? and also results in excellent blade balance.

Although some people consider Master Honoura?s knives to be thick and heavy, their geometry is the result of carefully considering every aspect of their function. Contrary to what you might expect, the process of forging a thick blade ‘to shape? actually requires a lot of time and skill. Master Honoura?s knives are nicely tapered from their heel to the tip and from their spine down to the cutting edge, which is ground very thin behind the edge. We are confident that these knives will provide the high cutting performance that is demanded by Carbon steel lovers!

Especificação

Knife Model: Hinoura Kurouchi White Steel No.1 Series Wa Paring

Blade Material: White Steel No.1

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 62

Lâmina e forma de borda: Bordo biselado duplo 50/50

Handle Material: Oval-Shaped Charred Chestnut Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Ferrules

Saya Incluído: Não.

Price : 147.00 $