Folding knife - Brass finish - S
Japanese HIGONOKAMI folding knife, size S, Aogami carbon steel blade sandwiched between soft iron for increased crack resistance, brass handle. Open size approximately 175 mm, ambidextrous thanks to its double V-shaped edge, with a lanyard hole.
FOLDING KNIFE WITH BRASS FINISH - S
HIGONOKAMI style Japanese blade in Aogami carbon steel. Brass handle.
This is a lightweight and versatile knife.
The blade has a structure where sheets of hard blue steel (Aogami) are sandwiched between soft iron, making it more resistant to cracking. Thanks to its V-shaped double-edged blade, it can be used by both left- and right-handed users, regardless of your dominant hand.
There is a hole at the back of the handle, so you can pass a string through it.
There are three types of Higonokami in order of size: extra-large, large, medium.
Carbon steel blade: wipe it after use and oil it lightly to prevent rust.
- Hole for cord
- Size: open about 175mm and about 100mm closed / Blade about 70mm and 3mm thick
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Features
- Weight
- 48 g
- Material
- Carbon steel, Brass
- Color
- Gilded
- 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.