*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  
 

*Please ensure the correct sized saya is chosen before purchasing, a list of knives that fit this saya is linked below, Chefs Edge is not responsible if the wrong sized saya is selected*

Depending on the size of the available saya pins at the time of purchase the saya pin hole may need to be redrilled by our warehouse team. This may cause a cosmetic imperfection around the saya pin hole but has no negative affect on the function of the saya.  

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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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Stando's smaller sibling - Petite Stando. Light and quick, Petite Stando is our answer to the offset plating tweezer. At 8 inches it's comfortable nestled on the front of your apron, and ready to help plate on the pass. You'll find sharpened tips and a balanced tension between the tongs, allowing for precise placement and a strong grip.

Form-
We ditched the bland and clinical look of tongs, and replaced it with a soft streamlined shape. The namesake feature, a curved stand in the middle of the tool provides a wide surface area for finger placement and grip. The stand also keeps the tips elevated off the ground while not in use. Each piece is stamped, etched, and finished by hand at Mr. Ando’s workshop. 

Origin-
Niigata, Japan

Material-
18/8 Japanese stainless steel

Length-
8 inches

Cleaning-
Hand-wash only, please.

Handling-
Petite Stando's tips is sharp out of the box. If you would like them less sharp, a few passes on medium-grit sandpaper or something similar will do the trick.

Packaging-
Packaging is constructed with recycled chipboard

FAQs
What is the difference between Stando and Petite Stando?
Stando is a 10" all-purpose tool designed to act like a more nimble tong. Stando has rounded tips and is comfortable anywhere you would use tongs like stirring noodles, grilling, sautéing veg, or flipping chicken. Petite Stando is 8" and has pointed tips and is a more dedicated plating tweezer, designed for delicate tasks like garnishing or handling small things.

I don't work in a restaurant, why should I buy Stando?
Tweezers have long been a secret weapon in pro kitchens. Where clunky collapsible tongs can rip or tear food and feel like cooking with two giant thumbs, tweezers are delicate and nimble allowing an opportunity to interact with your food with more control and intimacy. In addition to being a great cooking companion, Stando also works well as a serving utensil - from tinned fish to charcuterie boards and salads.

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168mm VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad Bunka Knife

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