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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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Accessories Information
Porter Large 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
– 330mm Leather Length
– Tapered end
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 385mm |
| Weight: | 172g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 216mm |
| Overall Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 217g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4.8mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.1mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core, Stainless Kurouchi Clad |
| HRC: | 61-62 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 156g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Powder Stainless Steel, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Wine Red Pakka Wood |
| HRC: | ~63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 183g |
| Blade Height: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3.2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.6mm |
| 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: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 39g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Engraved Aogami w/Ceramic Coat |
| Handle Material: | GlossBlack Casing |
Knife Information
These handmade Japanese micro scissors were originally designed many years ago for use as thread scissors, however they are widely used in commercial kitchen environments as herb scissors.
Specifications
| Style: | Thread Scissor |
| Blade Length: | 105mm |
| Weight: | 20g |
| Blade Material: | Carbon Steel |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 120mm |
| Overall Length: | 255mm |
| Weight: | 87g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 37mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 1 Core, Kurouchi Iron Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle: | Octagon Bubinga |
Accessories Information
| Style: | Long Plating Tweezer |
| Blade Length: | 300mm |
| Construction: | Stainless Steel |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 135mm |
| Overall Length: | 240mm |
| Weight: | 60g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 26mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG1, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Pakka Wood |
170mm Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 122g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Accessories Information
A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 363mm |
| Weight: | 164g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 54mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.8mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 with Black Nickel Damascus Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | 63-64 |
Accessories Information
A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback. The Karasu are the special edition in this range, made from natural whetstone powder. They are one of the finest finishing stones available.