Ajigataya Utility Hunting Knife

Small, perfectly formed utility hunting knife with laminated Shirogami blade.

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Ajigataya is the workshop name for 4th generation blacksmith Mutsumi Hinoura, working for his dad, the very well renowned knifemaker Tsukasa Hinoura in Sanjo city, Niigata. Mutsumi’s utility hunting knife is a real gem, and simplicity itself - a beautifully forged 5" blade with a 5" white oak handle. The perfect size, weight and balance for a great utility and small sized hunting knife, with a heavy duty leather sheath.

Tips

There’s no bolster guard on this kind of knife - watch out.

More about Ajigataya

Mutsumi Hinoura works alongside his father Tsukasa, as well as producing his own range of Ajigataya products. You’ll spot his bleached hair on the beach!

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Ajigataya Utility Hunting Knife	$270.00
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Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Ajigataya Utility Hunting Knife

6.3oz
10.5 x 1.1 x 1.4"
5.2" blades
Shirogami White Paper Steel
Japanese White Oak handles
Made in Japan
Includes Leather Sheath
In Stock - Available to dispatch worldwide, contact us for showroom stock availability

Global Delivery

Free delivery for orders over £/$/€100*
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*Customs fees may apply and are estimated during checkout. Surcharges may apply to some larger or heavier items to some areas.
* Please note Niwaki are not responsible for any import duty, taxes or fees incurred and these will be will be collected by our courier during customs clearance — For EU countries, when possible DHL will provide an estimate on the order confirmation page.

Caring For Your Tools

Most of our sharp tools are made from carbon steel - this means they may, through regular use, stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their edge. Caring for them involves three things…

1. Correct Use:

Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
Pay attention to our maximum cut dimensions, and don’t overdo it (shears are not loppers)
Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts

2. Keeping Them Clean:

Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with a Clean Mate and water
Dry, wipe over with Camellia oil and store in a dry place

3. Keeping Them Sharp:

New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge, especially if you’re box clipping (you need REALLY sharp blades to get a good finish with box). Use the Niwaki Sharpening Stones for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).