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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 20cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone

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The Atoma Diamond Lapping Plates by Tsuboman Japan are widely recognised as the superior solution for flattening your whetstones. Strong, sturdy, and weighing in at just shy of 700g, these will make light work of even the hardest stones.

*Replacement Sheet only with adhesive backing*

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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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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.

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Elevate your culinary travels with the assured protection of the 5 Pocket 1000D PVC Chef Knife Bag. This fundamental bag is meticulously crafted for both accomplished chefs and emerging culinary talents, showcasing a streamlined roll-up design paired with six dedicated cutlery pockets.

Exceptional and Practical Features:

• Convenient Roll-Up Design: Enhance portability and effortless access.
• Durable 1000D PVC: Experience lasting resilience and timeless style.
• Customized Knife and Tool Storage: Five specialized pockets for organized and accessible storage.
• Enhanced Security: Robust exterior and interior strap for optimal tool safety.
• Luxurious Leather Accents: Genuine buffalo leather details for an elevated aesthetic appeal.
• Additional Zippered Utility Pocket: Extra space for essential items.
• Elegant Accents: Black buckles and accents for a refined touch.
• Expansive When Open: Unfurls to a generous 21.5" x 19" (55 cm x 48.25 cm) for easy and convenient access to tools.
• Internal Dimensions: Individual Pocket Width ~ 44mm. Accommodates knives up to 450mm in length (including Handle).

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