{"title":"Woodwork tools \u0026 Outdoor Accessories","description":"Woodwork tools, Craft goods, Outdoor accessories, Picnic goods, Lunchbox, Camping and B.B.Q.","products":[{"product_id":"higonokami-aogami-warikomi-craft-knife-small-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI AOGAMI WARIKOMI CRAFT KNIFE SMALL SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami Aogami Warikomi Craft knife  Brass Handle (S)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA classic wide bevel Japanese friction folder made with a brass handle and Aogami blade. The high wear resistance and resharpenability of aogami make this Higo knife indispensable for workshop and kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel : Aogami \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(Blue Carbon)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 65mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 160mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight : 40g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGAO KANEKOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34318988935308,"sku":"HGKAOWSBR","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07975.jpg?v=1608416566"},{"product_id":"higonokami-mono-high-carbon-steel-craft-knife-silver-handle-large-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI MONO HIGH CARBON STEEL CRAFT KNIFE SILVER HANDLE LARGE SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami Mono High-Carbon Steel Craft Knife Silver Handle (L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel  : SK High Carbon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 95mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 213mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight : 67g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGAO KANEKOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34319072133260,"sku":"HGKMNLS","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07988.jpg?v=1608418187"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-warikomi-craft-knife-silver-handle-large-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI SK WARIKOMI CRAFT KNIFE SILVER HANDLE LARGE SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami  SK Warikomi Craft Knife Silver Handle (L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; 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text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel  : SK Carbon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 95mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 213mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight : 65g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGAO KANEKOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34319106048140,"sku":"HGKSKWLSV","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC01813.jpg?v=1626449363"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-warikomi-craft-knife-black-handle-medium-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI SK WARIKOMI CRAFT KNIFE BLACK HANDLE MEDIUM SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami SK Warikomi Craft Knife Black Handle (M)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel  : SK Carbon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 78mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 175mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight : 42g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HIGONOKAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34319107195020,"sku":"HGKSKWMB","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07965.jpg?v=1608418524"},{"product_id":"kikuyu-hand-forged-okubo-scissors-180mm","title":"MORIHEI KIKUYU HAND FORGED OKUBO SCISSORS 180MM","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Morihei Kikuyu Hand Forged Okubo Scissors 180mm Short Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese handcrafted general-purpose gardening scissors are forged from carbon steel by Kikuyu. The traditional forging methods used ensure a strong edge capable of very long-lasting sharpness. These shears are suitable for bonsai and ikebana. We recommend regularly oiling these secateurs with camellia oil to prevent rusting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Blades are extremely sharp, please take special care when you are handling them and keep them away from children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial: Carbon steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length: 180mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: 160g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrosion Resistance: None\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Right Handed Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MORIHEI KIKUYU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34357834743948,"sku":"AADBA-120-180","price":81.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07175.jpg?v=1617299813"},{"product_id":"higonokami-aogami-warikomi-craft-knife-larage-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI AOGAMI WARIKOMI CRAFT KNIFE LARGE SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami Aogami Warikomi Craft Knife  Brass Handle (L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA classic wide bevel Japanese friction folder made with a brass handle and Aogami blade. The high wear resistance and resharpenability of aogami make this Higo knife indispensable for workshop and kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel : Aogami (Blue Carbon)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 100mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 220mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight : 71g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGAO KANEKOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34363946074252,"sku":"HGKAOWLBR","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07977.jpg?v=1608416241"},{"product_id":"higonokami-mono-high-carbon-steel-craft-knife-silver-handle-small-size","title":"HIGONOKAMI MONO HIGH CARBON STEEL CRAFT KNIFE SILVER HANDLE SMALL SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami Mono High-Carbon Steel Craft Knife Silver Handle (S)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for opening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; 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text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel  : \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e SK\u003cspan\u003e-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 65mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 160mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight : 31g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NAGAO KANEKOMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34363955085452,"sku":"HGKMNSS","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC07986.jpg?v=1608417729"},{"product_id":"tsunesaburo-kanna","title":"MIKI TSUNESABURO KANNA 50MM POWDER STEEL BLADE \/ SHIRO-KASHI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiki Series Tsunesaburo White Oak Kanna Plane 50mm Blade High Speed PM Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMade by a fourth-generation blacksmith from Miki in Hyogo Prefecture, their forge has 60 years’ experience making block planes. This practical Japanese plane has a blade made from a wear resistant powdered metallurgy steel designed specifically to be easier to maintain and hold its sharpness for a long time. The blade on this plane does not have a hollow ground backside so it does not require as much tuning as a traditional Japanese block plane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Blades are extremely sharp, please take special care when you are handling them and keep them away from children.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Size : 50mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Material : High Speed PM \/ Powder Steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBase Block : White Oak Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length : 210mm    (H 29 X W 65 X D 210mm)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight : 598g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorrosion Resistance : None\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TSUNESABURO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39261420748940,"sku":"MKKN50PM","price":298.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC09613.jpg?v=1614961157"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-warikomi-craft-knife-black-handle-small-size-1","title":"HIGONOKAMI SK WARIKOMI  CRAFT KNIFE BLACK HANDLE SMALL SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami  SK CARBON STEEL WARIKOMI Craft Knife Black Handle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. 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Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. 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They are great for opening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAuthentic Higonokami knives are handmade by the Nagao Kanekoma factory, often featuring slight, charming imperfections from the forging process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSteel  : SK Carbon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length : 75mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length  : 172mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight:  33g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Please dry thoroughly to avoid rust!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HIGONOKAMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39473543053452,"sku":"HGKSKWSSLV","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC01815.jpg?v=1626449658"},{"product_id":"kamenoko-tawashi-medium","title":"KAMENOKO TAWASHI \/ SCRUBBING BRUSH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKamenoko Tawashi \/ Scrubbing Brush (Small\/Medium)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Please choose the size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial : Coconut Palm Tree \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KATABA","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":54856118141301,"sku":"KMTM-1\/S","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54856118174069,"sku":"KMTM-2\/M","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/5888\/8332\/products\/DSC02014.jpg?v=1627314339"},{"product_id":"higonokami-sk-warikomi-craft-knife-black-handle-large-size-1","title":"HIGONOKAMI SK WARIKOMI  CRAFT KNIFE BLACK HANDLE LARGE SIZE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigonokami  SK Warikomi Craft Knife Black Handle (L)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"YsGUOb\"\u003eA Higonokami is a Japanese traditional non-locking pocket knife. History of since 1896 in Miki City, the forged lever used to open the knife. They are great for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopening packaging, sharpening pencils, cutting fruit etc\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; text-indent: 0mm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese, non-locking friction folder with a history dating back to the late 19th century (originating around 1894-1896) in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture. While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. Bladesmiths in Miki, a city renowned for metalworking, needed to adapt, leading them to apply their skills to crafting practical, everyday knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOrigin of the Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife was created in 1896 in Miki City. It was heavily influenced by a \"Higozukuri\" (Higo-style) knife brought back from Kyushu by a hardware wholesaler named Tasaburo Shigematsu, who asked blacksmith Teji Murakami to produce it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe \"Chikiri\" Lever:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A defining feature of the Higonokami is the \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003echikiri, \u003c\/i\u003ethe extended lever on the blade used for opening, which was added by makers to make it a practical, folding tool. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"Higonokami\" translates to \"Lord of Higo,\" an honorific title given to high-ranking samurai of the Higo region (now Kumamoto prefecture). The name was chosen to boost sales among customers in that region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.8pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTrademark and Exclusivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e In 1910, the \"Higonokami\" name was trademarked. Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSchool Tool:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For decades, it was a ubiquitous, standard pocket knife used by Japanese schoolchildren to sharpen pencils and for crafts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; line-height: 172%; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 172%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDesign Continuity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The design has remained almost unchanged for over a century: a simple, folded-over metal handle and a high-carbon steel blade. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eSurvival:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The knife survived strict Japanese knife legislation passed in 1961, which caused a sharp decline in popularity, thanks to a niche following of collectors and enthusiasts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0mm 0mm .2pt 35.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHand-Forged Quality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); 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While its roots are sometimes loosely associated with the transition from the samurai era, its formal history spans over 120 years.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%; margin: 0mm 0mm 8.5pt -.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHistorical Heritage and Origins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 174%;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePost-Samurai Necessity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Following the Meiji Restoration (1868) and the subsequent abolition of the samurai class, sword-making became illegal or severely restricted. 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Today, only the Nagao Kanekoma Factory, now in its fifth generation of production, is authorized to use the genuine \"Higonokami\" name on their products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 17.35pt; text-indent: -.5pt; line-height: 108%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLegacy and Cultural Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-left: 35.25pt; 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