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A relatively young but masterful blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel. His range of R2/SG2 Black Damascus had our jaws on the floor when we received our first shipment from him!
The first thing we noted was the impeccable presentation. A Palownia wooden box houses all his R2 knives and is lined with red velvet. The etching of these blades has left a dark, misty, striking Damascus pattern, and are dressed in Walnut handles. Beautifully thin grinds ensure fantastic cutting performance, and 64HRC guarantees phenomenal edge retention
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 154mm |
| Overall Length: | 270mm |
| Weight: | 119g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 31mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | ZDP189 Core, Stainless Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~66 |
Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami Aogami Brass - Extra Large - No 31
Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami Aogami Brass - Extra Large - No 31
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: | 90mm |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel |
| Handle Material: | Brass |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 350mm |
| Weight: | 127g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ~61 |
Specifications
| Artisan: | Satoshi Nakagawa |
| Style: | Honyaki Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 232mm |
| Overall Length: | 395mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 44.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Weight: | 189g |
| Blade Material: | White 2, Mt. Fuji Hamon, Mirror Finish Above Shinogi |
| Handle Material: | Traditional Urushi Lacquered Handle |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 130mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 68g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 30mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Damascus |
| Handle Material: | Pakkawood Western |
| HRC: | ~60 |
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: | 73mm |
| Weight: | 44g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Warikomi VG10 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Stainless Steel |
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: | 47g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Aogami (Blue) Steel |
| Handle Material: | Brass |
165mm Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 110g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 245mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 36mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Dyed Maple |
| 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 Ebony w/Blonde Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
| 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: | Walnut w/Plastic Ferrule |
| HRC: | 61 |
Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke 240mm - Carbon Fibre
$438.00 USD
Unit price perHatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke 240mm - Carbon Fibre
$438.00 USD
Unit price perSpecifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 240mm |
| Overall Length: | 375mm |
| Weight: | 247g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Sujihiki |
| Blade Length: | 265mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Weight: | 174g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 37mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
| HRC: | ~62 |
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 Ironwood |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | 245mm |
| Weight: | 73g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Snakewood |
| HRC: | ~61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 205mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Stainless Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
Specifications
| Style: | Kiritsuke |
| Blade Length: | 200mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 169g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Carbon Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | African Blackwood - Blonde Horn |
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 Ebony w/Blonde Ferrule |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
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 |
Specifications
*Bundle Includes 1000/3000 Grit Whetstone, Magnetic Strip, Guide, Edge Guards and Nagura*
| Style: | Gyuto, Santoku & Petty |
| Blade Length: | 210mm, 165 & 135mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | VG1 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Western Handle |
| HRC: | ~59 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 365mm |
| Weight: | 146g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 225mm |
| Overall Length: | 362mm |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Double Blonde |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Yanagiba |
| Blade Length: | 260mm |
| Overall Length: | 410mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 34mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.2mm |
| Weight: | 199g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 185mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 43mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Nashiji Kurouchi Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Artisan: | Yoshihiro Yauji |
| Style: | Deba |
| Blade Length: | 168mm |
| Overall Length: | 317mm |
| Weight: | 272g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Single Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 7.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 6.3mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 2.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |