{"title":"Sanjo Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSanjo, in Niigata Prefecture, is one of Japan's great metalworking towns, with a blacksmithing history going back centuries. Sanjo knives are known for a sturdy, thick spine at the heel that tapers down beautifully toward the tip, giving strength where you need it and finesse at the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together the Sanjo and Niigata makers we carry: Tsuchinone and Mutsumi Hinoura, Toshihiro Wakui, Watanabe, Tetsuhiro, Yoshikane, Mazaki, Manaka Hamono and Glestain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee every region on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/knife-regions\"\u003emap of Japan's knife regions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mutsumi-hinoura-vtoku-petty-135mm","title":"Mutsumi Hinoura V-toku Rainbow Damascus Petty 135mm-Stainless Clad","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Petty-knife utility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel type: V toku 2-Carbon Stainless Clad Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC:64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length:135mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length:265mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height @Heel:37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness @ Mid:1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 98g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevel: double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: octagonal rosewood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMutsumi Hinoura\u003c\/strong\u003e, the fourth-generation craftsman from the esteemed Hinoura lineage in Niigata, Japan, continues to carry forward a legacy of exceptional bladesmithing. As the son of the legendary Tsukasa Hinoura, Mutsumi-san has carved out his own name through precise heat treatment, refined finishing, and outstanding cutting performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChefs and collectors around the world are already taking notice—these knives are quietly becoming some of the most sought-after in the culinary world. Owning a Mutsumi Hinoura blade now is like witnessing the rise of a true master in the early stages of his legacy. Each knife is paired with a one-of-a-kind octagonal handle, blending traditional craftsmanship with refined elegance. Far beyond a simple kitchen tool, it’s a piece of functional art destined to become a treasured heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV-Toku2 is a steel\u003c\/strong\u003e sold by Takefu Steel and is their offering to compete with Hitachi Steel’s blue paper’s steels (Aogami). This high carbon, low alloy steel, performs similarly to its well known competitor Aogami#2 offering a good balance of toughness, hardenability, ease of sharpening, and edge retention (though like all carbon and low alloys steels its wear resistance is limited), but with very limited corrosion resistance (while better than pure carbon steels like Shirogami\/white paper steels, this steel will develop a patina and requires proper care not to rust). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMutsumi Hinoura’s V-Toku steel knives typically have a \u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRC) of around 63–64\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the specific heat treatment he applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV-Toku 2 is capable of reaching high hardness levels, and Mutsumi-san is known for carefully tuning his heat treatment process to balance edge retention with toughness. 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Mutsumi is in the studio on Saturday 21 and Monday 23 November, 9:30am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mutsumi can engrave your knife when you collect it on 21 or 23 November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Gyuto-Chef Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel type: Blue Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC: 64~\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 360mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height @Heel: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness @ Mid: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 208g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevel: Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuchinone is the workshop Mutsumi Hinoura opened in late 2025. 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Mutsumi is in the studio on Saturday 21 and Monday 23 November, 9:30am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mutsumi can engrave your knife when you collect it on 21 or 23 November.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Gyuto-Chef Knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel type: Blue Super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC: 64~\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 365mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height @Heel: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness @ Mid: 2.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 212g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBevel: Double\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuchinone is the workshop Mutsumi Hinoura opened in late 2025. 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