The Hinoura family is well-known for their exclusive, hand-forged knives. Tsukasa and his son Mutsumi work in the city of Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, a city also famous for its fine Sake. The knives that leave the Hinoura's hands are well-forged and very sharp. Much focus is placed on the heat treatment so that each blade performs optimally over time, something that has strongly contributed to their good reputation worldwide.
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Tsukasa Hinoura
Tsukasa Hinoura cooling down a blade material during the forging process.
Mr. Hinoura San is one of Japan's most respected knife smiths. He was born in 1956 and is the third generation of blacksmiths in his family.
The Spring Hammer
The spring hammer that the Hinoura family forges with.
The Forge
Grinding
Hinoura-San shows a newly finished knife that he is sharpening.
The Finishing Touches
Sharpening stones are the very last step in the knife-making process. This is where the final edge is put on the knife before it's packed in its box for shipping.
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