Higonokami Nagao Koma Seisakusho Chrome 75mm All steel

Product description

This traditional Japanese folding knife, Higonokami, with its all-metal construction, is an iconic everyday tool used in Japan from the Meiji to Shōwa periods. It is manufactured by the renowned Nagao Koma Seisakusho workshop, which was founded in the 1880s and is still the sole official holder of the Higonokami trademark.

The knife has a full-steel construction , i.e. the body and blade are made of steel, which ensures high strength, stability during sharpening and less tendency to bend when working with the tip. The surface of the handle is covered with pear varnish , which improves grip even when dirty or when working with gloves. The characteristic protrusion on the back of the blade allows easy opening without a safety catch, exactly according to the traditional design.

Thanks to its simple but very functional design, this knife is popular for wood carving, pencil sharpening and common everyday tasks . It is also often used to teach proper knife handling and hand sharpening , as the open design allows you to easily observe the development of the blade and its adaptation to the user's style.

It will serve perfectly as a classic pocket knife for camping, gardening or picking mushrooms in the forest.

Knife category

This knife belongs to the category of standardly produced traditional Japanese knives , which follow historical designs and have been available for a long time.

Country of origin: Made in Japan

Specifications

Total length (open): approx. 172 mm
Total length (closed): approx. 98 mm
Blade length: approx. 75 mm
Blade thickness: approx. 2.5 mm
Weight: approx. 40 g
Grinding: double-sided, V-shaped (suitable for right- and left-handed people)

Materials used

Blade: carbon steel – full-steel construction
Handle: steel with pear lacquer
Handle color: chrome
Lanyard hole: yes

Knife features

The double-sided V-shaped blade allows for use by both right- and left-handed people.
The all-metal construction increases stability and durability during grinding.
Pear varnish improves grip when working in more demanding conditions.
Easy opening using the protrusion on the back of the blade.
Authentic traditional design without fuse.

Recommendations for use

The knife is suitable for light cutting work, camping, outdoor activities, gardening and everyday use.
To maintain optimal sharpness, we recommend regular hand sharpening.

Notice

The knife does not have a safety lock - extra caution is required when using it.
Not suitable for prying and cutting extremely hard materials.
Keep out of reach of children.

Important information

This is a new, unused knife .
The blade is rust-free, but there may be minor manufacturing scratches.
The case is not included.
Only officially registered products can bear the Higonokami label.