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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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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 600g, these will make light work of even the hardest stones.

– Semicourse 400 Grit for fast removal of stone surface
– Replaceable abrasive sheet

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This polishing powder is synthetic, used for dull/glossy blade finishes. After a knife has been abraded with a stone (eg. thinning), the powder can be used to pop damascus patterns back out of stainless steel. 

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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.   

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Supreme whetstones made by Suehiro Japan. The Debado are splash and go stone, the 1000 grit being a fantastic micro-chip remover or for attaining bitey edges without being overpolished. Slow wearing, great feedback, on the firmer side. 

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*Higonokami not included, for size reference only*

Supreme quality, extremely large surface area whetstones made my Suehiro Japan. The Debado are splash and go stone, the 4000 grit being a fantastic polishing stone. Slow wearing, great feedback, on the firmer side. Leaves a toothy edge. 

Food-safe Camellia Oil is the most natural way to ensure carbon steel knives do not rust during storage. Camellia is a very light oil, and when applied creates a barrier between your knife and moisture which may rust or damage your blade. It does not affect glue or finishes on your knives.

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– Quickly removes rust from metal surfaces
– 65 x 40x 8mm @ 35g

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Supreme whetstones made by Suehiro Japan. The Debado are splash and go stone, the 4000 grit being a fantastic polishing stone. Slow wearing, great feedback, on the firmer side. Leaves a fantastic edge. 

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These Japanese made whetstones are some of the most popular on the market due to their consistent quality and excellent performance. We find the stones to have excellent feedback and even wear. The 320/800 grit is a great combination stone to start chip repairs, and work your way up to higher grits. We would recommend the 1500 as the next step up, then a higher grit polishing stone for a complete set.

• Two-Sided Whetstone #800 Red／#320 Grey
• Whetstone Size 183×63×13 ／ 183×63×15mm
• Package Size 240×93×46mm
• Appr. 1000g
• Soaking Stone

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