Ceramics Information

8.4 x 6.1cm
180ml

174mm Blue 2 Core w/Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad Bunka Knife.

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~170mm White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad Bunka Knife.

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If you asked: "Give me a stone that isn't too soft, isn't too hard, has great feedback, is splash and go, and has its own base but won't cost me an arm and a leg,", we're reaching for the Shapton Kuromaku every time. 

Somewhat reminiscent of the Chosera (albeit with a slightly thinner stone), the Kuromaku are a splash and go dream. Softer than the Glass HR, harder than Suehiro Cerax, they represent excellent value. 

Grit: #5000 Fine (For Honing, or for edge polishing, use after the 1000)

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A clever box grater by Suncraft with catcher, and draining tool to remove excess moisture.

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

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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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A traditional Japanese tool for woodworking and leather crafting. It has a single bevel edge much like Japanese sushi knives, meaning it can be sharpened to have an extremely sharp edge.

Brand: Morihei
Profile: Kiridashi
Steel Type: Blue #1 (Aogami)
Total Length: 197mm
Blade Length: 54mm
Bevel Symmetry: Single Bevel
Hand Orientation: Right Handed
Weight: 71g

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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: 2.45
• Mesh: 6000
• 360g

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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*AVAILABLE TO AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMERS ONLY. WE CANNOT SHIP THESE INTERNATIONALLY*

Asahi have been manufacturing synthetic cutting boards for Japanese knives for over 50 years. Over this span of time they have refined their products and now offer some of the best quality cutting boards in the world. 

There are some great benefits to using a synthetic board:

- They are Antibacterial/Mould resistant. This is a huge advantage over wooden cutting boards that hold bacteria even after washing. 

- Easy on knives. They have a wood-like texture and good feedback. 

- They are scratch and wear resistant, and very tough. A test was completed after 50,000 cuts in a controlled environment, and the synthetic board had approximately 66% less wear depth. 

- Stability. These boards are weighty, they don't slide around on the bench. 

For full care instructions and product information please see the link below:

http://www.parker-asahi.co.jp/pdf/Elastic_Rubber_Chop_Board_en.pdf

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: 11
• Mesh: 1000
  

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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.  

This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.  

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.  

This 1000 & 3000 Combination Set is perfect for daily maintenance of stainless steel and carbon, for users that wish to retain some toothiness.  

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.  

This full progression includes the 320, 500, 1000, 3000, 6000, 8000, and 16000 grit stones, plus a holder.