Specially made by Mutsumi Hinoura, the 4th generation of the famous Hinorua family of Sanjo, Niigata. The Hyakuren (百煉) translates to "forged a hundred times". Indeed the F&F by Hinoura-san is exceptional yet super affordable.
Measurements
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Weight |
175 g |
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Total Length |
326 mm |
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Tip to Heel Length |
186 mm |
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Blade Height at Heel |
53 mm |
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Width of Spine Above Heel |
3.2 mm |
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Width of Spine at Middle of Blade |
2.4 mm |
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Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip |
1.0 mm |
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Steel |
White 2 core, iron clad hammer pattern Kurouchi |
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Hardness |
HRC 60-62 | |
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Handle Design |
burnt chesnut / horn ferrule |
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