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

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 140mm

Weight: 65g

Chef's Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from flecks of Carbon fibre encased in durable resin, with a synthetic spacer.

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 130mm

Weight: 50g

Chef's Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from flecks of Carbon fibre encased in durable resin, with a synthetic spacer.

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 115mm

Weight: 28g

Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Quince wood and a Blonde Horn collar.

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 125mm

Weight: 48g

Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Quince wood and a Blonde Horn collar.

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 130mm

Weight: 54g

Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Quince wood and a Blonde Horn collar.

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 140mm

Weight: 64g

Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Quince wood and a Blonde Horn collar.

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 130mm

Weight: 42g

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Mausoleum Wood and Blonde Buffalo Horn, and is suitable for Bunka/Nakiri blades. This double-blonde combination looks fantastic on any blade finish, dark or light. 

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

We cannot fit these handles to any blades in our inventory for you, handle sales are individual only

Length: 115mm

Weight: 28g

Chefs Edge will not accept responsibility if the wrong-sized handle is selected.

Fancy up your kitchen knives with a custom handle! This stunning Octagon handle is crafted from Mausoleum Wood and Blonde Buffalo Horn, and is suitable for Petty blades. This double-blonde combination looks fantastic on any blade finish, dark or light. 

Handles are made from natural timber and as such can vary in tone, grain, and general appearance.  Some are lighter/darker than others. 

Specifications

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