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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.
Specifications
Style: | Higonokami |
Blade Length: | 70mm |
Weight: | 32g |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel |
Handle Material: | Custom Engraved Ironwood |
130mm White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
Style: | Ko-Bunka |
Blade Length: | ~130mm |
Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
Weight: | 132g |
Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Charred Oak |
HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 240mm |
Overall Length: | 375mm |
Height @ Heel: | 51mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
Weight: | 183grs |
Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Charred Oak |
HRC: | ~62-63 |
Knife Information
A relatively young but masterful 4th generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka crafts his knives in a workshop in Miki City, Japan. He joined his fathers workshop in 1999, and has been making knives ever since. He has come to prominence with his R2 line, and excellent heat treatment and hard-wearing nature of his blades. Known for being skilful and creative, he works with almost all knifemaking steels, from high carbon like Aogami, to powder stainless steel.
Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 180mm |
Overall Length: | 330mm |
Weight: | 132g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut |
HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 210mm |
Overall Length: | 365mm |
Weight: | 165g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Kurouchi Nashiji Stainless Clad |
HRC: | 63 |
Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
Style: | Nakiri |
Blade Length: | 165mm |
Overall Length: | 312mm |
Weight: | 168g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.7mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 1mm |
Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
Handle Material: | Octagon oak |
HRC: | 62-63 |
Ceramics Information
Capacity: 280ml
Specifications
Style: | Yanagiba |
Blade Length: | 226mm |
Overall Length: | 380mm |
Height @ Heel: | 32mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.8mm |
Weight: | 175g |
Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
Handle Material: | Dark Oak Octagon |
HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
Style: | Gyuto |
Blade Length: | 210mm |
Overall Length: | 355mm |
Weight: | 142g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Clad |
Handle Material: | Dark Red Lacquered Septagonal Pakkawood |
HRC: | ~64 |
170mm Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
Style: | Bunka |
Blade Length: | 170mm |
Overall Length: | 315mm |
Weight: | 134g |
Blade Height @ Heel: | 43mm |
Bevel: | Double Bevel |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad |
HRC: | 63 |
Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
Specifications
Style: | Kiritsuke Petty |
Blade Length: | 150mm |
Overall Length: | 280mm |
Height @ Heel: | 33mm |
Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
Weight: | 85g |
Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Clad |
Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood/Pakka |
HRC: | ~63 |