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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 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 430mm |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 37mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Kurouchi Nashiji Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple w/White Spacer |
Accessories Information
The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
- Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
- Micron: 11
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Mesh: 1000
Accessories Information
The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.
Accessories Information
The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.
Accessories Information
The Rockstar Series from Shapton improve on the GlassHR Series by removing the glass backing, and adding extra stone thickness for a longer lifespan. They are a hard stone that offers lighter feedback levels than other stones, but cut very fast, require no soaking, and are very slow to dish.
This full progression includes the 320, 500, 1000, 3000, 6000, 8000, and 16000 grit stones, plus a holder.
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 413mm |
| Weight: | 163g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Hybrid Walnut |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Santoku |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 43mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel/Mid: | 2mm/2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
Specifications
| Style: |
Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 197g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 44mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Full Tang Western |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 330mm |
| Weight: | 125g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Black Damascus |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Accessories Information
Small Stainless Steel Oyster Knife, crafted by Suncraft in Seki, Japan. 64mm edge length.
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 415mm |
| Weight: | 142g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 39mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| 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 |
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: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 32g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Custom Engraved Quince Burl |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 407mm |
| Weight: | 275g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 54mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel (Sharpened 70/30) |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | AUS8 Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Full Tang Western |
Specifications
| Style: | Honesuki |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Overall Length: | 290mm |
| Weight: | 131g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 39mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke Petty |
| Blade Length: | 130mm |
| Overall Length: | 270mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 93g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Nashiji Clad |
| Handle Material: |
Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 150mm |
| Overall Length: | 278mm |
| Weight: | 93g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Dark Red Lacquered Septagon |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 212mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 171g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
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 |
170mm SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 270mm |
| Overall Length: | 400mm |
| Weight: | 161g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 38mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 212mm |
| Overall Length: | 355mm |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |