April Release 2026
April's release features some ranges that are in extremely high demand! Takeda in particular have been out of stock for 18 months, so we're extremely glad to have them back, but no doubt they'll be gone in minutes. We welcome back restocks of Nigara Hamono, Hatsukokoro, Masutani and Morihei as well as new pieces from Nakagawa and Ashi Hamono. Enjoy!
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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.
Specifications
| Style: | Higonokami |
| Blade Length: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 32g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Custom Engraved Ebony |
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
| Style: | Higonokami |
| Blade Length: | 70mm |
| Weight: | 32g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Custom Engraved Ironwood |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 198mm |
| Overall Length: | 343mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: |
Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Nakiri |
| Blade Length: | 168mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 58mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 196g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Core, Soft Iron Nashiji Clad |
| Handle Material: | Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Petty |
| Blade Length: | 143mm |
| Overall Length: | 281mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 29mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3mm |
| Weight: | 107g |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kasumi Clad |
| Handle Material: |
Dark Oak Octagon |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 215mm |
| Overall Length: | 360mm |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
Knife Information
Not much needs to be said that the lovers of Takeda Hamono don't know already. Legendary Blacksmith Shosui Takeda works with a small team in Niimi, Japan to craft his masterpieces. Their striking appearance is instantly recognisable, big, tall kurouchi blades, with a very low grind, super light weight, and exceptional performance that have now taken on a cult status among knife lovers around the world.
We have been extremely lucky to have snagged a few of these pieces for our customers.
Please note our order is being finalised, and a purchase of this product is expected to ship to you mid September. Specifications quoted below may vary very slightly due to the handmade nature of these knives.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Blade Height: | 56mm |
| Weight: | 120g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Chinese Cleaver |
| Blade Length: | 241mm |
| Overall Length: | 380mm |
| Weight: | 372g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 112mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Knife Information
Not much needs to be said that the lovers of Takeda Hamono don't know already. Legendary Blacksmith Shosui Takeda works with a small team in Niimi, Japan to craft his masterpieces. Their striking appearance is instantly recognisable, big, tall kurouchi blades, with a very low grind, super light weight, and exceptional performance that have now taken on a cult status among knife lovers around the world.
We have been extremely lucky to have snagged a few of these pieces for our customers.
Please note our order is being finalised, and a purchase of this product is expected to ship to you mid September. Specifications quoted below may vary very slightly due to the handmade nature of these knives.
Specifications
| Style: | Gyuto |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Blade Height: | 66mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Honesuki |
| Blade Length: | 177mm |
| Overall Length: | 312mm |
| Weight: | 185g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 3.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/Stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Knife Information
Not much needs to be said that the lovers of Takeda Hamono don't know already. Legendary Blacksmith Shosui Takeda works with a small team in Niimi, Japan to craft his masterpieces. Their striking appearance is instantly recognisable, big, tall kurouchi blades, with a very low grind, super light weight, and exceptional performance that have now taken on a cult status among knife lovers around the world.
We have been extremely lucky to have snagged a few of these pieces for our customers.
Please note our order is being finalised, and a purchase of this product is expected to ship to you mid September. Specifications quoted below may vary very slightly due to the handmade nature of these knives.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Blade Height: | 56mm |
| Weight: | 120g |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.4mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core w/stainless clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Stabilized Maple w/Black Pakka Bolster |
| HRC: | ~63-64 |
Chef's Edge
We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled selection of Japanese knives. From the versatile Gyuto and the precise Santoku to specialized knives like the Nakiri and Yanagiba, each knife is handpicked for its quality and performance.