Ittetsu, Hokiyama Hamono Sujihiki 240

Made in  Seki City

Blacksmith:
Hokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture in Japan. They have recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary, founded in 1919. Hokiyama Hamono is known for their quality as they follow the tradition of hand-made blades that has been around for over 800 years. They retain the handiwork and traditional craftsmanship that is passed down from generation to generation while striving for the ever-new knowledge and innovation. Despite the fact that they make knives according to the traditional methods, they follow the modern technological guidelines in the field of metallurgy, material processing and innovations in production processes. Hokiyama, in their own words, is a fusion of tradition (土佐 一), innovation (無限) and practicality (左近).

Each knife in the smithy goes through about 50 different processes that are performed and controlled by experienced craftsmen. Among the various steps required to make a Hokiyama knife is a special process called Rolling-Forging. It enables the efficient and uniform production of knives while maintaining the properties and qualities of Japanese steel.

Brand: Ittetsu
Maker: Hokiyama
Origin: Tosa, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke

Blade Construction: Roll Forged San Mai
Core Steel: AUS10 Stainless Steel
Hardness: 59-60 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Mirror Polished
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Bocote with Ash Ferrule

Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (47mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 15.6" (395mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.1mm at Heel
Weight: 6.2 oz. (175g)