{"title":"Higonokami Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hattori-kd30-higo-cowry-x-damascus-higonokami","title":"Hattori KD30-HIGO Cowry X Damascus Higonokami Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eThe ultimate line of knives by the experienced craftsman, Ichiro Hattori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003e \u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003ewith his never compromise character and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \"An Ultimate Masterpiece of Craftsmanship\" - these are the only words that adequately describe these remarkable KD Series Knife Collections, which are custom made by Mr. Hattori.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Mr. Hattori is an uncompromising traditional craftsman and he utilizes all of his available energy, passion, and expertise to create these beautiful and outstanding cutting performance Cowry X Damascus knife collections which are made using ancient forging and sword making techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e Each hand forged blade has a core layer of Cowry X and outer layers of Nickel-Stainless Damascus (SUS440 steel). Cowry X is a tough Powdered Metallurgy tool steel that was specially developed by Daido Steel Company for high-performance cutting tools. It contains a high volume of Carbon (3%) and Chromium (20%), some Molybdenum (1%) and a little Vanadium (0.3%).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditional Higonokami Folder of 3-inch Hattori's famous Cowry-X Powdered steel core forge layered with Nickel\/Stainless Damascus blade with thumb opening lever,  3-3\/4\" Nickel Silver handle with lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCowry-X Damascus blade in 2.8mm, 75mm blade, 170mm overall (open), Weight 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori KD30-HIGO Cowry X Damascus Higonokami Folding Knife \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Cowry X Nickel Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 65  \u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Nickel Silver H\u003cspan\u003eandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 170mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.8mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34743677059117,"sku":"KD30-HIGO","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/hattori-kd30-higo-cowry-x-damascus-higonokami-folding-knife-45033979543830.jpg?v=1719218235"},{"product_id":"mcusta-traditional-folder-series-mc-191c-higonokami-style-folder-vg-10-clad","title":"Mcusta Traditional Folder Series MC-191C HIGONOKAMI Style Folder \"VG-10 Clad\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMcusta's newest model was inspired by Japanese traditional Higonokami (肥後守); a type of friction folder, which has a Chikiri ('thumb lever') that can be used to both open the blade and prevent it from accidentally closing while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3-1\/4\" (82mm) blade is hollow ground and features a San Mai (3-layer) laminated construction, with a VG-10 core and soft stainless steel cladding. The wavy lamination line intentionally mimics the famous Hamon of traditional Katana swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-1\/4\" long handle is machined from Black Staminawood with stylish Red stripes, and has a colored lanyard cord. The knife uses a Slip-Joint type construction and 420J2 stainless steel liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is supplied with a traditional Nishijin woven cloth pouch and a tasseled, braided cord, which secures the pouch flap. Mcusta’s passionate craftsmanship and innovative designs have resulted in a stylish, practical tool that updates the traditional Japanese Higonokami knife for the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 San Mai Clad blade 2.8mm thick, 3-3\/8\" (85mm) long, 7-3\/4\" (195mm) when open, weight 2-1\/2 oz. 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The wavy lamination line intentionally mimics the famous Hamon of traditional Katana swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-1\/4\" long handle is machined from Black Staminawood with stylish Brown stripes, and has a colored lanyard cord. The knife uses a Slip-Joint type construction and 420J2 stainless steel liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is supplied with a traditional Nishijin woven cloth pouch and a tasseled, braided cord, which secures the pouch flap. Mcusta’s passionate craftsmanship and innovative designs have resulted in a stylish, practical tool that updates the traditional Japanese Higonokami knife for the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 San Mai Clad blade 2.8mm thick, 3-3\/8\" (85mm) long, 7-3\/4\" (195mm) when open, weight 2-1\/2 oz. 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The wavy lamination line intentionally mimics the famous Hamon of traditional Katana swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-1\/4\" long handle is machined from Black Staminawood with stylish Green stripes, and has a colored lanyard cord. The knife uses a Slip-Joint type construction and 420J2 stainless steel liners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is supplied with a traditional Nishijin woven cloth pouch and a tasseled, braided cord, which secures the pouch flap. Mcusta’s passionate craftsmanship and innovative designs have resulted in a stylish, practical tool that updates the traditional Japanese Higonokami knife for the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG-10 San Mai Clad blade 2.8mm thick, 3-3\/8\" (85mm) long, 7-3\/4\" (195mm) when open, weight 2-1\/2 oz. 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Every knife that does not meet with his strict quality standard, is returned to be reworked from the beginning or thrown away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e His \"Never Compromise\" attitude to seek the finest workmanship has made him called as \"World's Best Knife Craftsman\". 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Every knife that does not meet with his strict quality standard, is returned to be reworked from the beginning or thrown away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e His \"Never Compromise\" attitude to seek the finest workmanship has made him called as \"World's Best Knife Craftsman\". He was also honored to receive \"Excellent Skilled Craftsman Award\" from Seki Knife Industrial Association.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When you hold his knife in hand and actually use it, you will know and admit that he really deserve it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditional Higonokami Folder of 2.2-inch, VG-10 SAN-MAI, 3 layered blade,  3-3\/4\" Stainless Steel handle with lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVG-10 Clad blade in 2.6mm, 55mm blade, 155mm overall (open), Weight 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori VG-10 Clad Higonokami Folding Knife \u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Clad\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Stainless Steel H\u003cspan\u003eandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 155mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 55mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.6mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39470285258797,"sku":"HT-HIGOV10-SMALL","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/products\/hattori-vg-10-higonokami-folding-knife-ht-higov10-small-28278789505069.jpg?v=1625536342"},{"product_id":"fumio-inagaki-fi-500-higonokami-liner-lock-folder-ats-34-blade-and-vg-10-damascus-blade","title":"Fumio Inagaki FI-500 Higonokami Liner Lock Folder, ATS-34 blade and VG-10 Damascus blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Fumio Inagaki is a custom knifemaker in Seki, and my longtime friend since he was working for Master Seizo Imai 30 years ago. After opening his own workshop, he is aggressively attending many knife shows in Japan with his unique hand-made knives from miniature knives to large Bowie type knives. Mr. Inagaki's Knife is tough and wild as same as his personal characteristics!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFI-500 Higonokami Liner Lock Folder. Japanese Traditional Higonokami Folder now comes with modern Liner Lock function and Hitachi Premium ATS-34 blade or VG-10 Damascus blade! 3\" Hollow ground blade with traditional \"Chigiri\" one hand thumb opener on end of the tang,  4\" Mirror polished 420J2 stainless steel handle with Ebonywood onlay with torx screws and lanyard hole on end, Liner lock funcition! Each in a box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice of FI-500A Hitachi Premium ATS-34 blade or FI-500B Takefu VG-10 Damascus blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eATS-34 or VG-10 Damascus blade in 2.5mm thick, 80mm blade, 185mm in open , Weight 60g \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Model: Fumio Inagaki FI-500 Traditional Higonokami Liner Lock Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Hitachi Premium ATS-34 or Takefu VG-10 Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc):  60-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material: Ebonywood onlay stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 185mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 80mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.5mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 60g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom Leather Sheath: Not Included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fumio Inagaki","offers":[{"title":"FI-500A Hitachi Premium ATS-34 blade","offer_id":47686074106134,"sku":"FI-500A","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FI-500B  Takefu VG-10 Damascus blade","offer_id":47686074138902,"sku":"FI-500B","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/fumio-inagaki-fi-500-higonokami-liner-lock-folder-ats-34-blade-and-vg-10-damascus-blade-43875653910806.jpg?v=1710128598"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-26-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-26-2 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (Pink Ivory Natural Wood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-26-2 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (Pink Ivory Natural Wood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.9’ (76mm) Core-Less Damascus Drop Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 4.3’ (110mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pink Ivory Natural Wood \u003c\/span\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Core-Less Damascus ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you know, traditional Damascus clad knives are produced by forge laminating different layers of metal together, taking advantage of the strength of each piece as an integrated unit while ensuring any weaknesses are balanced out by each layer. Until recently, forge laminating two high carbon steel alloys together was considered impossible, but advances in laminating technology have now made it possible to laminate two different high carbon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHagane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel alloys, such as VG-10 and VG-2, together. Since VG-10 and VG-2 are both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel, the layered Damascus steel can be used for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblade, including the cutting edge; This is known as a \"Core-less Damascus\" blade. Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology it is possible to create a 'perfect blend' that offers a long-lasting, extremely sharp cutting edge and is also resistant to bending, breaking and rusting. The right blend of steel layers can also produce wonderful patterns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eCore-Less Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (0.09 inch), 76mm (2.9 inch) blade, 186mm (7.3 inch) overall, Weight 42g (1.48 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-26-2 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Core-Less Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Pink Ivory Natural Wood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 186mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 76mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 42g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353003303190,"sku":"YS-26-2","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-26-2-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder-pink-ivory-natural-wood-handle-46855066812694.jpg?v=1730157738"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-26-3-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder-lighter-color-pink-ivory-natural-wood-handle","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-26-3 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (Lighter Color Pink Ivory Natural Wood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-26-3 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (Lighter Color Pink Ivory Natural Wood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 3’ (77mm) Core-Less Damascus Drop Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 4.3’ (110mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pink Ivory Natural Wood \u003c\/span\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Core-Less Damascus ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you know, traditional Damascus clad knives are produced by forge laminating different layers of metal together, taking advantage of the strength of each piece as an integrated unit while ensuring any weaknesses are balanced out by each layer. Until recently, forge laminating two high carbon steel alloys together was considered impossible, but advances in laminating technology have now made it possible to laminate two different high carbon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHagane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel alloys, such as VG-10 and VG-2, together. Since VG-10 and VG-2 are both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel, the layered Damascus steel can be used for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblade, including the cutting edge; This is known as a \"Core-less Damascus\" blade. Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology it is possible to create a 'perfect blend' that offers a long-lasting, extremely sharp cutting edge and is also resistant to bending, breaking and rusting. The right blend of steel layers can also produce wonderful patterns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eCore-Less Damascus blade: 2.6mm thick (0.1 inch), 77mm (3 inch) blade, 186mm (7.3 inch) overall, Weight 43g (1.48 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-26-3 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Core-Less Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Lighter Color Pink Ivory Natural Wood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 186mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 77mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.6mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 43g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353074180374,"sku":"YS-26-3","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-26-3-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder-lighter-color-pink-ivory-natural-wood-handle-46855132807446.jpg?v=1730159711"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-26-1-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-26-1 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (Desert Ironwood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-26-1 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 3’ (76mm) Core-Less Damascus Drop Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 4.1’ (105mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Desert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Core-Less Damascus ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you know, traditional Damascus clad knives are produced by forge laminating different layers of metal together, taking advantage of the strength of each piece as an integrated unit while ensuring any weaknesses are balanced out by each layer. Until recently, forge laminating two high carbon steel alloys together was considered impossible, but advances in laminating technology have now made it possible to laminate two different high carbon\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHagane\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel alloys, such as VG-10 and VG-2, together. Since VG-10 and VG-2 are both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteel, the layered Damascus steel can be used for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eentire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eblade, including the cutting edge; This is known as a \"Core-less Damascus\" blade. Thanks to this state-of-the-art technology it is possible to create a 'perfect blend' that offers a long-lasting, extremely sharp cutting edge and is also resistant to bending, breaking and rusting. The right blend of steel layers can also produce wonderful patterns.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eCore-Less Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (0.1 inch), 76mm (3 inch) blade, 181mm (7.2 inch) overall, Weight 40g (1.58 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-26-1 Custom Core-Less Damascus Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Core-Less Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 181mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 76mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353107308822,"sku":"YS-26-1","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-26-1-custom-core-less-damascus-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle-46855334035734.jpg?v=1730157918"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-27-2-custom-higonokami-folder","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-27-2 Custom Higonokami Folder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagiba recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-27-2 Custom Higonokami Folder (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Hand sculpted\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003eDesert Ironwood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.7’ (71mm) VG-10 Damascus Clip Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 4’ (100mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Hand sculpted\" \u003c\/span\u003eDesert Ironwood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (3\/32 inch), 71mm (2-¾ inch) blade, 171mm (6-¾ inch) overall, Weight 31g (1.09 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-27-2 Custom Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Hand sculpted\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesert Ironwood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 171mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 71mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 31g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353156133142,"sku":"YS-27-2","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-27-2-custom-higonokami-folder-46855503347990.jpg?v=1730157386"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-27-1-custom-higonokami-folder","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-27-1 Custom Higonokami Folder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-27-1 Custom Higonokami Folder (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Hand sculpted\" Desert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"background: white;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal;\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.8’ (72mm) VG-10 Damascus Drop Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 3.9’ (101mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Hand sculpted\" Desert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (0.09 inch), 72mm (2.8 inch) blade, 172mm (6.7 inch) overall, Weight 27g (0.95 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-27-1 Custom Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Hand sculpted\" Desert Ironwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 172mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 72mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 27g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353160655126,"sku":"YS-27-1","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-27-1-custom-higonokami-folder-46855675019542.jpg?v=1730157563"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-25-custom-higonokami-folder-yakusugi-ancient-japanese-cedar-wood","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-25 Custom Higonokami Folder (YAKUSUGI=Ancient Japanese Cedar Wood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-25 Custom Higonokami Folder (YAKUSUGI=Ancient Japanese Cedar Wood Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.7’ (70mm) VG-10 Damascus Clip Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 3.8’ (98mm) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYAKUSUGI=Ancient Japanese Cedar Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (3\/32 inch), 70mm (2.7 inch) blade, 167mm (6.5 inch) overall, Weight 21g (0.74 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Yakusugi wood ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYakusugi is the ancient Japanese cedar trees (Cryptomeria japonica) found on Yakushima Island, which are renowned for their age (over 1,000 years old) and high-quality, dense wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-25 Custom Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYAKUSUGI=Ancient Japanese Cedar Wood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 167mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 70mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 21g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353203712278,"sku":"YS-25","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-25-custom-higonokami-folder-yakusugi-ancient-japanese-cedar-wood-handle-46855994736918.jpg?v=1730158110"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-24-1-custom-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-24-1 Custom Higonokami Folder (Desert Ironwood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-24-1 Custom Higonokami Folder (Desert Ironwood Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.7’ (70mm) VG-10 Damascus Clip Point Blade. Custom handcrafted, 4’ (102mm) Desert Ironwood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eVG-10 Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (0.09 inch), 70mm (2.7 inch) blade, 171mm (6.7 inch) overall, Weight 44g (1.55 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0mm; font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; min-height: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagiba YS-24-1 Custom Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eDesert Ironwood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 171mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 70mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 44g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353253126422,"sku":"YS-24-1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-24-1-custom-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle-46856584200470.jpg?v=1730159531"},{"product_id":"seiji-yanagiba-ys-24-2-custom-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle","title":"Seiji Yanagida YS-24-2 Custom Higonokami Folder (Desert Ironwood Handle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2008, some of the knife authorities in Seki formed the \"Seki Challengers Knife Club\" to train and impart traditional Seki knife making techniques and knowledge to young Seki knife craftsmen. There are now 15 club members, who gather once a month. They all work at Seki knife factories, and are challenged to make their own knives after work and at weekends.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000;\"\u003eJKD is trying to support and encourage them by introducing their knives for sale. Here are some of the latest knives received:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMr. Seiji Yanagida recently become 60 years old, for many decades, he has worked hard as a knife craftsman in Seki City. During this time, he has worked for several of Seki City’s famous knife manufacturers and kitchen knife manufacturers and gained a lot of knife making knowledge, experience and skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eHe has a passion for custom knife making and he often attends Japanese Custom Knife Shows, always trying to learn as much as possible from the other veteran custom knife makers. Mr. Yanagida spends most of his spare time making custom knives. Through his continued efforts and attempts, he has steadily improved his skills and techniques and his custom knives now reflect his own unique character and sense of style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none; color: #000000; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eYS-24-2 Custom Higonokami Folder (Desert Ironwood Handle)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003eHand polished, 2.9’ (75mm) VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan\u003eDrop Point Blade\u003c\/span\u003e. Custom handcrafted, 4’ (104mm) Desert Ironwood\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003e Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', serif;\"\u003e. Comes with a custom handmade Brown Leather Slipcase \/ Sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG-10 Damascus blade: 2.4mm thick (0.09 inch), 75mm (2.9 inch) blade, 179mm (7 inch) overall, Weight 40g (1.41 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Seiji Yanagida YS-24-2 Custom Higonokami Folder\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Damascus \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estainless steel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 59 to 60\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-variant-caps: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; font-kerning: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Times, serif;\"\u003eDesert Ironwood Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 179mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 40g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Challengers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49353508421910,"sku":"YS-24-2","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/seiji-yanagida-ys-24-2-custom-higonokami-folder-desert-ironwood-handle-46856842871062.jpg?v=1730158288"},{"product_id":"hattori-kd30-higo-cowry-x-damascus-elegant-edition-higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Hattori KD30-HIGO Cowry X Damascus \"Elegant Edition\" Higonokami Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate line of knives by the experienced craftsman, Ichiro Hattori with his never compromise character and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An Ultimate Masterpiece of Craftsmanship\" - these are the only words that adequately describe these remarkable KD Series Knife Collections, which are custom made by Mr. Hattori.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Hattori is an uncompromising traditional craftsman and he utilizes all of his available energy, passion, and expertise to create these beautiful and outstanding cutting performance Cowry X Damascus knife collections which are made using ancient forging and sword making techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand forged blade has a core layer of Cowry X and outer layers of Nickel-Stainless Damascus (SUS440 steel). Cowry X is a tough Powdered Metallurgy tool steel that was specially developed by Daido Steel Company for high-performance cutting tools. It contains a high volume of Carbon (3%) and Chromium (20%), some Molybdenum (1%) and a little Vanadium (0.3%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eElegant Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the classic Damascus finish to a new level — through a special etching process, the Cowry X Damascus blade achieves a refined, delicate layered pattern with exceptional visual depth. The Nickel Silver Handle pairs beautifully with the silver-toned, sophisticated lamination, creating a sharper and smarter overall impression. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly 10 pieces produced\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this a truly special and exclusive Hattori Cowry X Damascus Higonokami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Higonokami Folder of 3-inch Hattori's famous Cowry-X Powdered steel core forge layered with Nickel\/Stainless Damascus blade with thumb opening lever, 3-3\/4\" Stainless Steel handle with lanyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowry-X Damascus blade in 2.8mm, 75mm blade, 170mm overall (open), Weight 60g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnife Model: Hattori KD30-HIGO Cowry X Damascus Higonokami Folding Knife\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Cowry X Nickel Damascus\u003cbr\u003eRockwell Hardness (HRc): 65\u003cbr\u003eHandle Material: Nickel Silver Handle\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 170mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.8mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 58g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hattori","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51623978893590,"sku":"KD30-HIGO2","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2159\/5123\/files\/IMG_3445.jpg?v=1786083149"}],"url":"https:\/\/japaneseknifedirect.com\/collections\/shape_higonokami\/300-500.oembed","provider":"JapaneseKnifeDirect.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}