Hinoura KU 240mm, White #2, iron clad
Watanabe handle w/ horn ferrule
I got this one brand new as part of a package deal. Time to pass this on to make room for more fun stuff on the way.
I polished the blade road with finger stones to remove the original rough sand blast finish, but no alteration to any of the geometry. Also did a light etch with lemon juice while polishing, so the core steel is darkened, though it might be hard to tell from the photos.
Sharpened once on an aoto to put on an initial edge, and used twice at home. It has a Watanabe handle installed (spine is aligned straight with the blade unlike several stock Hinoura I've seen). The handle has 2 thin coats of Tru Oil for a bit of water resistance, and was buffed to give it a matte finish.
$230 shipped & insured CONUS (sorry no international)
Includes original box.
Dimensions
Blade length: 244mm
Height at Heel: 52mm
Weight: 229g
Spine Thickness
Heel: 3.5mm
Mid: 2.7mm
1cm from Tip: 0.9mm
