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

Knife Information

These handmade Japanese micro scissors were originally designed many years ago for use as thread scissors, however they are widely used in commercial kitchen environments as herb scissors.   

Specifications

About the Natsuya

The Amakusa is a natural whetstone used at the start of a natural stone progression. They are of slighter higher hardness and are fast cutting. 

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

Accessories Information

Suehiro Small Double-Sided Strop, the essential last step of deburring the edge of your knife to ensure maximum sharpness.
– Dual Sided Leather
– Shaped handle for ease of use
– Green Compound included
– 170mm Leather Length
– Tapered end

Accessories Information

This synthetic/natural powder (Mikawa Nagura) blend is a perfect finisher for most carbon steels. Designed to be used after the 3000 grit Ikyu Shin Nagura.

These are soaking stones on the softer side which are best used with a slurry, so use a lapping plate or Nagura stone.   

Knife Information

These handmade Japanese micro scissors were originally designed many years ago for use as thread scissors, however they are widely used in commercial kitchen environments as herb scissors.   

Specifications

Width: 14.3 cm
Height: 20.8 cm
Diameter: 8.8 cm
Capacity: 35g of coffee beans
Weight: 0.4kg
Material: Wooden handle grip. Ceramic burr. Steel shaft, hopper, locking screw, stopper, handle, grind adjustment nut.
Full instructions: https://global.hario.com/product/MCS_MCD.pdf

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

About the Natsuya

The Binsui is a natural whetstone that is used after lower grit stones, they form the base of a natural stone polish and are of a higher hardness.

All natural stone sales are final, we try to provide the best possible representation of the stone via our images. 

*Available to Australian customers only - International customers please contact us to purchase*

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

Accessories Information

A synthetic marvel made by Morihei Japan, the Hishiboshi whetstones feel like natural stones, require no soaking, are extremely long lasting and offer excellent tactile feedback.  

The GS Pond remains steady while sharpening and can provide you with a stable work space even away from a sink.

Sharpening generally produces a dirty slurry which often splatters over the surroundings.
The GS Pond offers a space wide enough for sharpening as well as for catching the water that drips off the stone.

Dimensions: 390 x 320 x 52mm

Weight: approx. 3,350g

*Pond only, stone and base used for representation and not included.