Higo no Kami knives are a type of traditional Japanese knife that is typically used for general purpose household tasks such as preparing vegetables, slicing meat, and opening packages. While they can be used for other purposes, such as chopping wood or cleaning fish, they are not designed for these more strenuous activities and will not perform as well as other types of knives. Higo no Kami knives are made from a variety of materials, including carbon steel and stainless steel, and can be found in both Western-style and Japanese-style designs.