In the late 1890's, Japan was undergoing a rapid change from a feudal state to that of a capitalist one. The demand for Samurai swords was dwindling and the blacksmiths were struggling. These changing times gave rise to the “Higonokami” or “short knife”.

Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.

Carbon Steel Knife Care

• Medium                                          
  • Steel: Blue #2
  • HRC:62-63
  • Medium Edge Length:75mm
  • Weight: 50g
  • Handle: Brass
  • Shape: Higo
  • Finish: Kurouchi
  • Cladding:Iron Clad
  • Edge bevel:50/50
  • Knife Line: Pocket knife
  • Maker: Higonokami
  • Blacksmith:Mitsuo Nagao
  • Sharpener/Grinder:
  • Origin: Miki City, Japan
    
    
• Large    
  • Steel: Blue #2
  • HRC:62-63
  • Edge Length: 90mm
  • Weight: 70g
  • Handle: Brass
  • Shape: Higo
  • Finish: Kurouchi
  • Cladding:Iron Clad
  • Edge bevel:50/50
  • Knife Line: Pocket knife
  • Maker: Higonokami
  • Blacksmith:Mitsuo Nagao
  • Sharpener/Grinder:
  • Origin: Miki City, Japan

• The Cook's Edge ships worldwide.
• Free shipping for orders over $200 CAD anywhere in Canada or the US.*
• If your order is less than $200 CAD the shipping will be calculated by weight.
• We aim to ship your order within 24-48 hours from the time of purchase, with the exception of Sundays and holidays. All parcels we ship are insured and traceable. All parcels are shipped from our shop in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

*Please note that heavy orders such as cutting boards and whetstones are subject to additional shipping charges that will be calculated and quoted upon ordering.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 

• When shipping to any country outside of Canada or the US we use DHL Express worldwide or UPS Expedited worldwide shipping with a weight based rate.

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