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
À propos de HIGONOKAMI
The production of knives 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 lineage, were the first craftsmen. At that time, the knives were entirely handmade: the blades, made of steel inserted into iron, were carefully forged, while the sheaths, made of brass or blackened iron, were decorated with engravings depicting people, horses, flowers, or landscapes.
Around 1894, Taisaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, was inspired by a knife brought back from Kagoshima to design a foldable, practical, and portable model. This new type of knife, named « Higonokami », marked the beginning of the production of the famous folding knives. Since then, their shape has evolved into the one known today.
Registered in 1910, the Higonokami brand is protected. Although several manufacturers have participated in its production in the past, Nagao Kanekoma Seisakusho is now the only one allowed to use this iconic name, heir to 5 generations of master cutlers.
A blade that folds into the handle
A Higonokami is recognized by its folded metal handle, in chrome-plated iron or brass, into which the blade folds. The blade is Japanese-style carbon steel, sharpened in a V on both sides, so it can be used left- or right-handed. 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 cracks. Like any carbon steel, the blade should be wiped after use and lightly oiled to prevent rust. The knife stays lightweight and can be carried on a cord thanks to the hole at the back of the handle. Four sizes are available, from the SS at 95 mm to the LL at 215 mm 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.
Elongated silk
The elongated silk is featured on the L and LL models. The SS and S sizes do not have it.
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 the SS, 95 mm in total and 40 mm blade, to the LL, 215 mm open and 95 mm blade. The S and L are placed in between.