What does Higonokami mean?

Lord of Higo
Higo no kami means ‘Lord of Higo,’ referring to both the region where the knives originated and a title once given to venerated samurai. The knives have been popular throughout Japan since their introduction in 1896.

Who makes Higonokami?

Nagao Kanekoma Knife
Higonokami knives made by Nagao Kanekoma Knife are the one and only Higonokami brand.

Do Higonokami knives lock?

Our Higonokami is a strong and very sharp knife. It has a blade 71mm long (so can be carried legally in the UK). The design is characterised by the ‘chikiri’ – the lever used to open the knife. There is no locking mechanism.

What do Higonokami knives say?

That kanji reads “koma”. Which by itself means “Top” as in the kind that spins. These knives are made made by the company Nagaokoma Seiksakusho and generally called “Kane Koma”.

What is the writing on a Higonokami knife?

What is blue paper steel?

Aogami / Blue Paper Steel Taken literally, Aogami means ‘blue paper’ in Japanese. It owes its name to the packaging in which the manufacturer Hitachi delivers the steel. It is a version of White Paper Steel; a very pure type of steel taken from iron-rich river sand with only carbon as an alloy.

What is sk carbon steel?

SK Steels (sk5, sk4, sk3)- the least expensive of the carbon steels and the lowest carbon content (#5 has the least carbon, #3 the most). This steel has higher amounts of phosphorus and sulfur than the other steels i’m about to mention.

What does DOUK mean?

Definition of ‘douk’ 1. to dip or plunge. 2. to bathe.

What steel does DOUK DOUK use?

The steel is C75, roughly equivalent to 1074, at a hardness of around 52-54 HRC. This has been my experience when sharpening it using a waterstone. In real world use, the Douk-Douk’s ease of sharpening is legendary and I reckon you could get a satisfactory edge using a smooth brick (I am not even joking).

What is Warikomi steel?

The “Warikomi Process” – A glowing hot piece of iron is split and a piece of steel is inserted. The new material is now forged into one piece. This creates a highly durable kitchen knife. Only a skilled craftsman can perform the “Warikomi Process”.