Shun Higo DM5900 Gentlemans Folding Steak Knife Video

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SHUN Higo Gentlemans Steak Knife : Hand-sharpened 16° double-bevel blade (32° comprehensive) Steel: VG10 Handle: Ebony PakkaWood® with inlaid mosaic crest Blade length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) Handcrafted in Japan Includes leather sheath. From KAI Website : THE ULTIMATE GENTLEMAN'S PERSONAL KNIFE This beautifully crafted folding knife is an extremely handsome accessory, whether carried as a tasteful pocketknife or a personal steak knife. First manufactured in 1896 in Meiji-era Japan, this style of knife is considered to be the first Japanese pocketknife. One of the key characteristics of the traditional Higo-No Kami is that when the knife is closed, part of the blade tang protrudes and can be used like a small lever to open the knife with one hand. The Shun Higo-No Kami does indeed include the traditional lever for easy one-handed opening. However, Shun has also made a number of refinements on the original design. For example, the traditional knife did not include a locking system. The Shun Higo-No Kami does. A locking liner secures the blade open when in use so it cannot accidentally close, endangering the user's fingers. The VG10 "super steel" blade is slim and razor-sharp, making it perfect for use as a personal steak knife and perhaps provoking a little envy from your dining companions. The Shun Higo-No Kami is six inches long when opened and folds to just three and a half inches when closed. The ebony PakkaWood handle features an inlaid mosaic crest. This slender, lightweight knife fits nicely into a suit pocket and includes a sumptuous leather sheath. Whether purchased for yourself or as a gift, the Higo-No Kami is a possession of understated elegance.

[@markmadsen6828]

Anyone who knows Knives would be extremely blessed to receive such a gift... I have used mine several times at Gordy's Steak House in Lincoln NH as well as in the field and was proud to have it.. Great Gift, Better thought. ~Best

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Thanks for watching Mark

[@SteveKluver]

Hey, thanks for showing us this one. I've never seen it before. I'm sure this gift, will be much appreciated!

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Hi Steve, The Higo 5900 is definitely nice for the family epicurean! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@todome1]

I bought one of these several years ago, looked at it then put it away and forgot about it. Just found it a few minutes ago! Cool little personal steak knife. From the factory very sharp, but after a very light stropping shaves hair. Love to take it to the Roadhouse Bar & Grill here in Oregon when they open up again. They have huge steak knives there, but they're more like dull saws. This one's like a pointed razor. A well-made little folder. Glad I bought it. Excellent video too. Thank you!

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Definitely a quality piece that has its place ! Even the nicest steak houses give you completely dull knives to cut with for liability purposes. I gifted this knife to my father in law regularly goes to high end restaurants here in San Diego county (well...before Covid-19) The edge has stayed Sharp by cutting pieces of meat on top of each other instead of on ceramic plates. Thanks for watching

[@todome1]

@@knifevideochannel4657 Smart! In the 60's up in Salinas CA where I born and raised there was a family owned steakhouse my parents took me to. The tableware they used were the usual dull serrated knives, but the plate was of about .25 aluminum upon another wooden plate. My Dad said it was 'to save the edge on the knife.'

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Interesting Al, Thanks for sharing. Have a good weekend

[@ellie212688]

beautiful knife, a great gift for someone who already has everything ,

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Thanks for watching!

[@dennisbenning2630]

I HAVE ONE AND LOVE IT.

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Thanks for watching

[@efreutel]

How do you deep clean it so that is does not corrode at the pivot ?

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow nice looking knife!!! :D

[@StropSharp]

Thought of this idea the other day, found it with a quick search and bought one. I'm an avid cook and actually own a Shun boning knife as part of my cutlery collection and am aware of VG10 steel. I will enjoy this knife no doubt.

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It's a nice piece for sure, Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching

[@slick_slicers]

I like that; a smart, well made, Higo No Kami.

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It's definitely a well made piece! Thank you for watching

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Hi Eric!

[@AdamasOldblade]

had this knife for years. Finally took it apart to clean it and for the life of me could not reassemble it. Right in the trash.

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Sorry about that! Thanks for watching

[@mikehillman8892]

Picked 1 up myself today.

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My father-in-law enjoys his! Thanks for watching

[@akaStaccatoFreak]

It’s a very well-made knife and the sheath is Real Leather. The Kai version has a Vinyl Sheath. It is ridiculously sharp, perfect centering on the blade superb overall finish. My wife is glad I won’t be pulling out my Microtech Combat Troodon to cut steaks anymore.

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My son pulled out the Combat Troodon DE full serrated to cut a steak 🥩 in Texas, Classic! This Shun is a fantastic piece! Thanks for watching

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Awesome video!!! And hit Like button 👍

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Thank you for watching

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

@@knifevideochannel4657 you're very welcome

[@enriquescott2983]

I got one KIA last week

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Thanks for watching

[@craigsmith6710]

Brownie points for being different, but $99 seems a little steep for VG10. Maybe if I held it, the quality would persuade me. Definitely nice looking.

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Having bought it as a gift for a "older" family member who doesn’t like anything from China, I most likely agree with you on the worth @$99 bucks. The Kai version for $39.99 probably gives more value as the steel choice doesn't make much difference cutting on ceramic plates. Thanks for watching Craig

[@BladeRunner.43]

I just bought the kai, great quality I dont have the shun higo to compare though

[@PatriotMango]

what's the width of the blade?

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I gifted this to my father in law, But I'll ask him if he can get that spec for you. Thanks for watching

[@pete25901]

I bought the larger shouldn't knife for steak houses... I'm not sure what model it was.. but when I went to the steakhouse with my girl she was the one that used it.. so I was left with a shitty Steakhouse knife they supplied. So now I just ordered this pocket knife.. shun makes excellent products let's hope this will be good I'll let you know

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My father in law enjoys this knife, Hope it serves you well. Thanks for watching

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Looks like a pen knife!!!