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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: | 90mm |
| Weight: | 71g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel |
| Handle Material: | Brass w/Birch Overlay |
Specifications
| Style: | Butchery Cleaver |
| Blade Length: | 205mm |
| Overall Length: | 342mm |
| Weight: | 686g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 91mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness : | 3.5mm |
Accessories Information
The GlassStone series of sharpening stones uses a revolutionary design to provide great usability within a thin package formed from a combination of glass layers. The conventional image is that sharpening stones are large and heavy, but GlassStones are not only thin and light, but also strong, as layers of tempered glass are stuck together. GlassStones therefore have strong resistance to cracking or sudden breakage caused by external shocks such as being dropped.
Shapton stones do not need to be soaked except the very first time after purchase. We do recommend that on first use, you pre-soak the stone in water for five to six minutes to secure even smoother sharpening. Shapton stones do not need a Nagura Stone, and lapping with a Nagura Stone will leave the surface rough and ragged.
Specifications
| Style: | Deba |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 283g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 7mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/ Pakka Wood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 135g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Rainbow Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Santoku 180mm
Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Santoku 180mm
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 385mm |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 139mm |
| Overall Length: | 267mm |
| Weight: | 91g |
| Blade Height: | 36mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.2mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core Stainless Clad, (Reactive, Read More) |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dark Maple |
| HRC: | ~61-62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 295mm |
| Weight: | 102g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 34mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.6mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core, Stainless Kurouchi Clad |
| HRC: | 61-62 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
170mm SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 181g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Yanagiba |
| Blade Length: | 263mm |
| Overall Length: | 416mm |
| Weight: | 199g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakka Wood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Ceramics Information
9.2 x 9.8cm
Capacity: 340cc
Ceramics Information
Capacity: 380ml
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Yanagiba |
| Blade Length: | 260mm |
| Overall Length: | 420mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 32mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.8mm |
| Weight: | 205g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Ebony w/Black Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 62-63 |