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“Traditional crafts are for everyday use. They have no meaning if they are not used.”
So says Hidetaka Shimizu (traditional craftsman).
The first skill he learned was hand polishing. This involves using both the hands and the eyes to carefully polish the cut surfaces, and it is a task that takes time. This young man, who was charmed by Edo Kiriko in his youth, learned each of the techniques involved one by one, and after studying for around a dozen years, he finally became independent and set up his own workshop and store.
"It has been scientifically proven in experiments that the sense of taste is affected by what can be seen, heard and felt. Beautiful designs and colors that delight the eyes and the feel of fine items in the hands and on the lips are all elements that go to create the sense of taste.
It is because of this that I believe that everyone should introduce fine articles into their everyday lifestyles to turn every day into a pleasant experience.
This craftsman is firm in this belief."
Our goals with the Men's Lightweight Slim Chef Pants were comfort, function and style. We achieved all three and so much more with these pants that chefs absolutely love! Move with a purpose and look good while you're doing it!
- Available in black only
- 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Blend
- 160 g
- XS-4XL
- Elastic waistband with drawstring
- Zipper fly
- Side leg panel and back leg seam detail
- Double-needle stitching
- Reinforced stress points
- Two side-seam pockets
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: | 75mm |
| Weight: | 62grams |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel Damascus - Hand Forged |
| Handle Material: | Brass |
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori SG2 Mirror Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm - Ebony and Blonde
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori SG2 Mirror Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm - Ebony and Blonde
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori White 2 Mt Fuji Honyaki - 2 Knife Bundle
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori White 2 Mt Fuji Honyaki - 2 Knife Bundle
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori White 2 Mt Fuji Honyaki Petty 150mm
Nakagawa x Sakai Kikumori White 2 Mt Fuji Honyaki Petty 150mm
Specifications
| Style: | Deba |
| Blade Length: | 167mm |
| Overall Length: | 306mm |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 7.4mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Oval Magnolia |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 193mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 182g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: |
Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Yanagiba |
| Blade Length: | 262mm |
| Overall Length: | 420mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.2mm |
| Weight: | 203g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Weight: | 80g |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Fluorine Resin Non Stick Coated Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Wenge/Buffalo Horn |
| HRC: | 60-61 |
Seido VG10 Kurozome Nickel Damascus Petty 150mm - Dark Carbon Fibre
Seido VG10 Kurozome Nickel Damascus Petty 150mm - Dark Carbon Fibre
*Available to Australian customers only*
Specifications
| Style: | Boning |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Weight: | 140g |
| Blade Material: | AUS10 w/Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Pakkawood w/stainless bolster |
| HRC: | 58-59 |
Chef's Edge
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled selection of Japanese knives. From the versatile Gyuto and the precise Santoku to specialized knives like the Nakiri and Yanagiba, each knife is handpicked for its quality and performance.