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Knife Information
1894- Mr. Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, introduced a new pocket knife with its blade and sheath folded by installing a small handle “Chikiri (tail)” on the blade, while inspired by the knife he brought back from Kagoshima.
He named it “Higonokami Knife” because many of his customers were in Kumamoto area (formally Higo country), which turned out to dramatically increase his sales. The blades have gradually changed their shapes. Unlike single-edged knives, the double-edged blades (V-shaped cross section) were in those days considered common. The earlier blades had a sharper tip (shape of a bamboo leaf), but now they have square shapes. The sheaths had a vertically folding style and a cross folding style, now the vertical one has to be custom made.
In 1911, at the First Kobe Export Articles Competitive Exhibition, Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho) liked Higonokami on display very much and bought one, which is said to have helped its fame further spread.
The Higonikami is a fantastic traditional utility knife at a low cost.
Specifications
| Style: | Higonokami |
| Blade Length: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 36g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Engraved Aogami w/Ceramic Coat |
| Handle Material: | Custom Titanium |
Accessories Information
A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.
- Coarse Whetstone (Used for bevel flattening, large chip repair, complete edge refurbishing)
- Size: 210 x 75 x 26mm
- 880g
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Weight: | 158g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
Accessory Information
The Atoma Diamond Lapping Plates by Tsuboman Japan are widely recognised as the superior solution for flattening your whetstones. Strong, sturdy, and weighing in at 600g, these will make light work of even the hardest stones.
– Low 140 Grit for very fast removal of stone surface
– Replaceable abrasive sheet
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 147g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 212g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 55mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bread Knife |
| Blade Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Blade Material: | Stainless Steel |
170mm Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 132g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 41mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel/Mid: | 2mm/2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Your Choice! |
Accessories Information
A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.
Specifications
*Bundle also includes Edge Guards & 1000/3000 Grit Stone, Base, Nagura, and Guide Clip
| Style: | Petty, Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 125mm, 170mm |
| Handle Material: | Oval Oak |
| Steel: | SLD Stainless Steel |
| HRC: | ~60 |
165mm Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 117g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.6mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Accessories Information
- 500 Grit Nagura Stone
- Cleaning and flattening Yoshoku Whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Sujihiki (Double Bevel) |
| Blade Length: | 255mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 40mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.4mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 245mm |
| Overall Length: | 390mm |
| Weight: | 179g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 58mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.6mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami 1 (White) Core, Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 61-62 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 173g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Pakka Wood |
When it comes to sharpening, stability makes all the difference. You could wrestle with a stone that moves around on you, or you could use this tool to keep it secure, making the process safer and more enjoyable.
This sink bridge takes sharpening setups to the next level. It offers an easy way to access water while keeping cleanup simple. With adjustable grips to fit nearly any sink and hold stones of all sizes, it’s a versatile and reliable solution for any sharpening task.
Width: 83mm
Smallest and largest sink: 280mm to 430mm
Maximum stone length : 215mm
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 260mm |
| Weight: | 85g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 265mm |
| Weight: | 97g |
| Blade Height: | 31mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9m |
| Blade Material: | SLD Core, Stainless Kurouchi Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bocote |
| HRC: | ~61 |
Knife Information
1894- Mr. Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, introduced a new pocket knife with its blade and sheath folded by installing a small handle “Chikiri (tail)” on the blade, while inspired by the knife he brought back from Kagoshima.
He named it “Higonokami Knife” because many of his customers were in Kumamoto area (formally Higo country), which turned out to dramatically increase his sales. The blades have gradually changed their shapes. Unlike single-edged knives, the double-edged blades (V-shaped cross section) were in those days considered common. The earlier blades had a sharper tip (shape of a bamboo leaf), but now they have square shapes. The sheaths had a vertically folding style and a cross folding style, now the vertical one has to be custom made.
In 1911, at the First Kobe Export Articles Competitive Exhibition, Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho) liked Higonokami on display very much and bought one, which is said to have helped its fame further spread.
The Higonikami is a fantastic traditional utility knife at a low cost.
Specifications
| Style: | Higonokami |
| Blade Length: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 50g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel |
| Handle Material: | Engraved Brass w/hand-polished Black coating |
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