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Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 363mm |
| Weight: | 196g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| 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: | 65mm |
| Weight: | 33g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Laminated SK Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material: | Black Nickel |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.1mm |
| 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: | 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 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Weight: | 70g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core Black Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Pakkawood w/white spacer |
| HRC | 61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 387mm |
| Weight: | 185g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.1mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 260mm |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value.
Grit: #1000 & #5000 (The ideal 2-step progression)
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 297mm |
| Weight: | 146g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.6mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Wine Red Pakka Wood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Accessories Information
- Guide Clip
- Clip to the spine of your knife to maintain a consistent sharpening angle
Accessories Information
Includes Large & Small Quenelle Spoons, Plating Spatula, Plating Tweezer Bundle, Plating Spoon, Saucing Spoon, Fishbone Tweezers
Specifications
| Style: | Gloss & Brushed Black |
| Construction: | Stainless Steel |
Specifications
*Bundle Includes Santoku, 1000/3000 Grit Whetstone,
Nagura Stone and Sharpening Guide Clip
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Weight: | 128g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core w/Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Chestnut w/Plastic Ferrule |
| HRC: | 61 |
Accessories Information
Porter Smal 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
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 133g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 42mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Pakka Wood |
If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value.
Grit: #1000 (Use in the early stages of sharpening)
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