Hitohira Hinode?

[heldentenor]

Anyone know the story on these? Looks very, very similar to a favorite brand in terms of profile and finish. Interestingly, made in Sanjo rather than Sakai.

https://hitohira-japan.com/products/aaa-603-d-05-fa210

 

[blokey]

They are made by Hinoura Jr. if I remember correctly.

 

[tim huang]

Mutsumi Hinoura 日野浦 睦， his father is Tsukasa Hinoura. I like their W2 steel line.

 

[tostadas]

These are M Hinoura. Nice thick blades and cleaner fit up on the hitohira versions compared to the stock hinoura I've had.

 

[Censere]

I have one iron clad ku + one stainless clad ku coming up for sale. Both BNIB Offering each at $300 shipped. Welcomed to hit me up if you are interested

 

[zizirex]

Hinoura White 2 is probably one of the best W2 ever to come out from Japan.

 

[blokey]

Hinoura White 2 is probably one of the best W2 ever to come out from Japan.

That’s really high praises, how does his work compare to other highly regarded white 2 makers like Mazaki and Munetoshi?

 

[zizirex]

comparable with Mazaki, not have much experience with Munetoshi I have their boning but I haven't used it in a while.
Better than any Sakai made one.

 

[M1k3]

That’s really high praises, how does his work compare to other highly regarded white 2 makers like Mazaki and Munetoshi?

comparable with Mazaki, not have much experience with Munetoshi I have their boning but I haven't used it in a while.
Better than any Sakai made one.

I like Munetoshi over Mazaki myself. Mazaki's isn't bad though, just think Munetoshi is ever so slightly nitpickingly better.

 

[blokey]

Another white 2 that I heard good things about is Togashi’s work, Korin list their Suisin OEMed ones as 64-65Rc, up there with honyaki, wonder if that’s true… maybe we should have a white 2 shown down thread