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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: | 49g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel w/Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Brass |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 380mm |
| Weight: | 128g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 39mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
An adorable porcelain rest for your chopsticks.
Ceramics Information
Made in Japan
Width 7.2cm
Height 10.2cm
Capacity 270ml
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| 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 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Migaki Soft Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Oak |
Ceramics Information
Made in Japan
Width 10 - 13.5cm
Height 8cm
Accessories Information
Specifications
| Style: | Gloss Copper Stainless Steel |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 227mm |
| Overall Length: | 378mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 206g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Weight: | 145grs |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Magnolia w/ Black Plastic Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 198mm |
| Overall Length: | 343mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: |
Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 297mm |
| Weight: | 152g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Black Pakka Wood |
| HRC: | ~60 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 130mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 72g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 28mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Chromax Semi Stainless Core w/ Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Brown Pakka Wood |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Honesuki |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Overall Length: | 290mm |
| Weight: | 131g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 39mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Ceramics Information
The Sushi mug range is designed and made at the Yama kiln in Gifu prefecture, Japan. Made of 'Minoyaki' porcelain, fired at a high temperature and hand finished at the Yama kiln in Gifu prefecture, Japan.
7cm diameter
10cm height
275ml capacity