170mm Blue 2 w/Soft Iron Clad Bunka Knife

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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. 

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Handle may vary in colour

This benchtop holder allows you to easily and safely store your knives on a magnetized pad whilst keeping your knives on display. *Knives not included*

Most suited for WA-handled knives, heavier handles may cause the knife to sit on an angle (e.g. western handle and full metal handle knives).

Knife pad size: 72mm wide at top x 100mm wide at base x 311mm high.

Total holder measurements: 143mm wide x 165mm deep x 350mm high.

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Porter Small Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.

– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 180mm Leather Length

Accessories Information

The Knife Maintenance Bundle was designed to offer incredible value for money with a 1000/6000 grit whetstone with base, guide clip and nagura stone for achieving sharp edges on your knives, and a 10" black ceramic steel honing rod to maintain these edges between sharpening.

• Best paired with a lapping stone/plate for flatting between use
• Entry level stone
• Guide Clip Use - Consider applying masking tape to the knife to reduce potential risk of scratching.

The high-grit ceramic honing rod is an essential tool for maintaining the sharpness of your Japanese knives. 

With correct use, it can double your period between sharpening, allowing for easy maintenance of your sharp whetstone edges.   

A high grade ceramic is wrapped around a rubber shock resistant core, protecting the ceramic from breaking if dropped.  

Food-safe Camellia Oil is the most natural way to ensure carbon steel knives do not rust during storage. Camellia is a very light oil, and when applied creates a barrier between your knife and moisture which may rust or damage your blade. It does not affect glue or finishes on your knives.

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Single Edged Oyster Knife, sturdier and a more solid feel in-hand than the Suncraft. 

Weight: 78g

Edge Length: 65mm

200mm VG10 Core Black Damascus Clad Bunka Knife

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*Knife Not Included* This thoughtfully crafted holder is made from Walnut wood and allows you to easily and safely store your knives on a benchtop with a small footprint, whilst being able to see the blades through the open-sided design.

Before purchasing please ensure your knives will fit with the provided dimensions. Knives that are thicker, longer, or taller than the provided dimensions will not fit in the holder. Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if your knives don't fit in the holder. 

Inner void for knife: 4mm wide x 65mm deep x 225mm high.

Total exterior measurements: 80mm wide x 130mm deep x 265mm high.

Accessories Information

Porter Large Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.

– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 330mm Leather Length
– Tapered end

Specifications

Accessories Information

The Knife Maintenance Bundle was designed to offer incredible value for money with a 1000/3000 grit whetstone with base, guide clip and nagura stone for achieving sharp edges on your knives, and a 10" black ceramic steel honing rod to maintain these edges between sharpening.

• Best paired with a lapping stone/plate for flatting between use
• Entry level stone
• Guide Clip Use - Consider applying masking tape to the knife to reduce potential risk of scratching.

The high-grit ceramic honing rod is an essential tool for maintaining the sharpness of your Japanese knives. 

With correct use, it can double your period between sharpening, allowing for easy maintenance of your sharp whetstone edges.   

A high grade ceramic is wrapped around a rubber shock resistant core, protecting the ceramic from breaking if dropped.  

Food-safe Camellia Oil is the most natural way to ensure carbon steel knives do not rust during storage. Camellia is a very light oil, and when applied creates a barrier between your knife and moisture which may rust or damage your blade. It does not affect glue or finishes on your knives.

Specifications

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. 

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*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

Specifications

This thoughtfully crafted holder is made from Walnut wood and stained black and allows you to easily and safely store your knives up to 210mm on a benchtop with a small footprint, whilst being able to see the blades through the open-sided design.

Before purchasing please ensure your knives will fit with the provided dimensions. Knives that are thicker, longer, or taller than the provided dimensions will not fit in the holder. Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if your knives don't fit in the holder. *Holder will not fit Deba, Cleaver, or any other non-traditionally shaped blades*

Inner void for knife: 4mm wide x 65mm deep x 225mm high.

Total exterior measurements: 80mm wide x 130mm deep x 265mm high.