Folding knife - L
Japanese-style HIGONOKAMI folding knife, size L: approximately 7.6 cm double-edged SK carbon steel blade usable on both sides, textured chrome-plated iron handle. Lightweight and versatile, with a lanyard hole and about 9.5 cm when closed.
CHROME FOLDING KNIFE - L
HIGONOKAMI style Japanese blade in SK carbon steel. Textured chrome iron handle. Extended tang. Its double-edged V blade can be used on both sides.
This is a lightweight and versatile knife.
Carbon steel blade: wipe it after use and oil it lightly to prevent rust.
- Lanyard hole
- Blade approximately 7.62cm / Approximately 9.5cm closed
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Features
- Weight
- 48 g
- Material
- Carbon steel, Iron
- Color
- Gray
- Origin
- Japan
About HIGONOKAMI
Knife making began in the late 19th century in Hirata, in the village of Kurumi, Minō District (now Miki). Mr. Murakami and Komataro Nagao, founder of the line, were the first craftsmen. At that time, the knives were made entirely by hand: the blades, made of steel inserted into iron, were meticulously forged, while the sheaths, made of brass or blackened iron, were decorated with engravings depicting people, horses, flowers, or landscapes.
Around 1894, Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, drew inspiration from a knife brought back from Kagoshima to design a practical, portable folding model. This new type of knife, named “Higonokami,” marked the beginning of production of the famous folding knives. Since then, their shape has evolved into the form known today.
Registered in 1910, the Higonokami trademark is protected. Although several manufacturers participated in its production in the past, Nagao Kanekoma Seisakusho is now the only one authorized to use this iconic name, carrying on the legacy of five generations of master knife makers.
A blade that folds into the handle
A Higonokami is recognizable by its folded metal handle, made of chrome-plated iron or brass, into which the blade folds. The blade is made of Japanese-style carbon steel and sharpened in a V on both sides, making it suitable for both left- and right-handed use. Depending on the model, a core of Aogami blue steel or SK steel is sandwiched between soft iron, a construction that makes it more resistant to cracking. Like all carbon steel, the blade should be wiped after use and lightly oiled to prevent rust. The knife remains lightweight and can be carried on a cord thanks to the hole drilled at the back of the handle. Four sizes are available, from the approximately 90 mm SS to the approximately 215 mm LL when open.
Construction
What makes a Higonokami
The sandwich blade
On the S and LL, an Aogami blue steel core is sandwiched between two layers of mild iron; on the SS, an SK steel core. The blade gains resistance to cracking.
The V-shaped edge
The blade is sharpened on both sides, in a V shape. It cuts equally well for both left-handed and right-handed users.
The metal handle
The handle is made of textured chrome-plated iron on the L model, and of brass on the SS, S and LL models.
The chikiri
The small tang of the blade, the chikiri, protrudes from the handle. Pressing your thumb is enough to open the knife.
The hole for the cord
At the back of the handle, a hole allows a string to pass through. This way, the knife can be kept on the wrist, on a bag, or on a keychain.
Four formats
From S, approximately 90 mm overall and 38 mm blade length, to L, 215 mm open and 95 mm blade length. S and L fall between the two.