Specifications

 Specifications

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: 25
• Mesh: 500
  

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

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Bundle contains Bunka 200mm, Petty 120m, Edge Guards, Honing Rod & Porter 3 Pocket Knife Bag

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B-GRADE BLACK FRIDAY PROMOTION DETAILS

These pieces are classified as B-Grade stock from the supplier. All sales are final and no individual pieces can be selected. Your piece may contain one or more cosmetic issues, some examples are listed below:
- Missing Rear Stamp

-Incomplete Makers Mark

-Uneven Damascus Pattern

-Small surface pitting

We have included photos of these issues to the best of our ability. 

Yakumi pans are the kings of mise en place and organisation. Made from high quality stainless steel, these pans are tough and hygenic. The individual pans are removable for easy cleaning.

Conatiner, lid, and pans are included.

Overall Dimensions: 335mm(L) x 290mm(W) x 68mm(D)  

Inside Pan: 138mm(L) x 108mm(W) x 62mm(D)  

Accessories Information

• 500 Grit Nagura Stone
• Cleaning and flattening Yoshoku Whetstone

Knife Information

Who doesn't want a whale knife? Hand-forged carbon steel with soft iron clad. A perfect utility/chopper with great edge retention. 

STEEL BREAKDOWN – Blue Steel is a traditional high-carbon steel made by Hitachi Metals in Japan. It is the favourite steel of many knife makers and chefs across the world for its fantastic edge holding ability, toughness, and ease of sharpening. It contains few stainless elements, and as such will develop a patina, and develop rust spots if left wet after use. It requires a little more care and maintenance than something like VG-10 (Stainless Steel), so consider this when purchasing a Blue Steel knife as your first Japanese knife.

Specifications

Knife Information

A classy, low-cost serrated bread knife made in Japan. The 27cm length makes for easy cutting of all types of bread.  

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: 40
• Mesh: 320
  
• No Case Included