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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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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. 

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Includes the small brass fish scaler and matte black brushed fish bone tweezers

Ceramics Information

The Sushi mug range is designed and made at the Yama kiln in Gifu prefecture, Japan. Made of 'Minoyaki' porcelain, fired at a high temperature and hand finished at the Yama kiln in Gifu prefecture, Japan.

7cm diameter
10cm height
270ml capacity

FINAL STOCK - this item will not be getting restocked after sold out. 

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165mm Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad Bunka Knife.

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165mm Blue Super Core, Stainless Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife

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Tadafusa manufacture their knives in the city of Sanjo, well known across Japan as the ‘town of blacksmiths’. The likes of Yoshikane, Hinoura, and Kawamura all hail from the same city. Tadafusa was founded in 1948 by Sone Torasaburo, who began making sickles, knives, and other bladed tools using traditional forging methods, but then began to specialise in kitchen knives, which has culminated in the immaculate pieces you see here.

Best paired with a camellia oil, wooden saya and a 1000/6000 whetstone

This knife is great for:

✅ Those wanting a fairly easy knife to maintain, but don't mind carbon steel maintenance

✅ Those who like slightly thicker and heavier knives with comfy western style handles

✅ Pinch grip cutters

✅ Larger cutting (larger meats etc)

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Made in Japan

Set of 5 chopsticks - 22.5cm long

*Available to Australian customers only*

Okunoto are perhaps the best known Hibachi Grills in Japan, renowned for their exception heat distribution, heat retention, and traditional aesthetic. They are crafted with the diatom mud from the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. 

The Okunoto are a perfect option for those looking to grill meats, seafood, vegetables and other produce to yield a finish unlike any other method of cooking. 

They use approximately 1kg of Binchotan Charcoal per session. 

We highly recommend pairing with a good drink, a nice view, and good company. 

Specifications:

• Unit Size: 47cmx35cmx21cm
• Weight: 14kg
• Material: Diatom Earth, Stainless Steel
• Origin: Ishikawa, Japan

 For further set up and instructions please refer to our Set Up Guide

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Made in Japan

Set of 5 chopsticks displayed in a Paulowina Box

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This benchtop holder allows you to easily and safely store your knives on a double sided magnetized pad whilst keeping your knives on display. *Knives not included*

Most suited for WA-handled knives, heavier handles may cause the knife to sit on an angle (e.g. western handle and full metal handle knives).

Total Width: 235mm 

Total Depth: 115mm

Weight: 2.6kg

Usable face area: 310mm H x 210mm W 

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Accessories Information

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.

• Overall size: 210 x 70 x 10mm
• Abrasive layer: 5mm
• Micron: 14.7
• Mesh: 1000
• 360g