Japanese Knives Bonsai Shears and Edged Tools
Collection by Gingko Leaf Sydney
Higonokami Japanese Folding Knives
Higonokami - Japanese Folding Knife In 1894- Mr. Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, introduced a new pocket knife with its blade and sheath folded by installing a small handle “Chikiri (tail)” on the blade, while inspired by the knife he brought back from Kagoshima. He named it “Higonokami Knife” because many of his customers were in Kumamoto area (formally Higo country). The blades have gradually changed their shapes. Unlike single-edged knives, the double-edged blades (V-shaped…
Round Bar Gyuto Chef's Knife by Shizu Hamono
Yoshita Handi-Design Studio’s Stainless Round-bar Series is a collection of kitchen utensils and tableware made in collaboration with Shizu Hamono. It takes advantage the uniqueness of a stainless steel material which is both durable and soft to the touch as it has an oval, edgeless cross-section. The first product in the series was a bottle opener produced at Tsubame, Niigata prefecture; an area known for it's traditions and skills in metalwork. Currently, kitchen knives are made by Shizu…
Okubo Japanese Gardening Shears
This is special pair of Japanese gardening scissors or Okubo Hasami, generally used by Japanese professional niwaki gardeners . Handcrafted from white steel, one of the best quality steel. White steel is often used to a hatchet and Japanese Deba knife. Nothing can replace this classic Japanese designed tool. This scissors in of very high quality as it is hand-forged from single block of steel. The light weight, design and ergonomics make them extremely comfortable to use and give them…
Large Bonsai Scissors 180mm - Yellow steel
This Bonsai Scissors is one of the classics of Kaneshin and it has been in production for a long time. Around 80 units are produced each year. It's suitable to cut leaves small branches and buds from middle to large bonsai . It could be used to cut the fine roots. Length : 180mm Blade of length : 50mm Steel : Yellow steel Handcrafted by Kaneshin, 4th generation cutlery and tools maker established in 1919.
Pomme Table Knives by Shizu Hamono
Just like a hand painted antique plate or well – used tool,we manually engrave, brush and sharpen the blade of each “pomme knife”one by one to ensure absolute comfort when held. Pomme is a series of slender and stylish cutlery that can be used in any table or kitchen setting.They have an elegant aesthetic and nice fit and finish. Their heft feels very comfortable in-hand. Brushed with 99.9% pure 24k gold, the finish is subtly matte, brushed - not shiny gloss. The knife will develop patina…