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Nagao Kanekoma

Nagao Kanekoma Higonokami VG10 Steel

£58.00 GBP

Knife Information

1894- Mr. Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, introduced a new pocket knife with its blade and sheath folded by installing a small handle “Chikiri (tail)” on the blade, while inspired by the knife he brought back from Kagoshima.

He named it “Higonokami Knife” because many of his customers were in Kumamoto area (formally Higo country), which turned out to dramatically increase his sales. The blades have gradually changed their shapes. Unlike single-edged knives, the double-edged blades (V-shaped cross section) were in those days considered common. The earlier blades had a sharper tip (shape of a bamboo leaf), but now they have square shapes. The sheaths had a vertically folding style and a cross folding style, now the vertical one has to be custom made.

In 1911, at the First Kobe Export Articles Competitive Exhibition, Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho) liked Higonokami on display very much and bought one, which is said to have helped its fame further spread.

The Higonikami is a fantastic traditional utility knife at a low cost. 

 


Specifications

Style: Higonokami
Blade Length: 73mm
Weight: 44g
Bevel: Double Bevel
Blade Material: Warikomi VG10 Stainless Steel 
Handle Material: Stainless Steel

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Introducing

Higonokami

In 1894 Mr. Tasaburo Shigematsu, a hardware wholesaler, introduced a new pocket knife with its blade and sheath folded by installing a small handle “Chikiri (tail)” on the blade, while inspired by the knife he brought back from Kagoshima.

He named it “Higonokami Knife” , and in 1911, at the First Kobe Export Articles Competitive Exhibition, Crown Prince (later Emperor Taisho) liked the Higonokami on display very much and bought one, which is said to have helped its fame further spread.

Discover the time-honored tradition of Japanese craftsmanship with our stunning Higonokami knives. The Higonokami, a traditional Japanese pocket knife, features a unique friction-folding design and a razor-sharp blade that has been masterfully forged using ancient techniques. These knives are not only functional tools but also true works of art, showcasing the beauty and skill of Japanese blade smithing.

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Customer Reviews

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Liam Gepp
Great edc knife

Beautiful construction and a keen edge, looks quite easy to sharpen as well

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Liam g
Great edc knife

Beautiful construction and a keen edge, looks quite easy to sharpen as well

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Mr Farley Hayward
Higonokami Purchase

Beautifully balanced knife with clean simple lines. Handles smoothly and cuts effortlessly. Very happy

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Mr Farley Hayward
Higonokami Purchase

Beautifully balanced knife with clean simple lines. Handles smoothly and cuts effortlessly. Very happy

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Brock Dembowski
perfect pocket knife

the quality of this knife is excellent, i wanted a small pocket knife to put on my keychain for using out in the field working in crop agronomy or fishing. the VG10 stainless means it will be robust and can withstand the harsh environment it will no doubt be subjected too. Hopefully i can review in the future as to how it has handled what i throw at it.

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