HIGONOKAMI POCKET KNIVES
The Higonokami is a friction folding pocket knife. The tradition of producing Higonokami pocket knives was started in Miki, Japan in 1894 by Mr. Komataro Nagao, and has continued for five generations. The name "Higonokami" comes from the fact that many customers were in Kumamoto prefecture, also known as "Higo". Hence, "Higonokami" or "Protector of Higo". Only the Nagao family retain the right to use this name.
Use case
Higonokami knives have enjoyed a long reputation in Japan, and once were an essential school supply in Japan, regularly being used to sharpen pencils and cut paper, etc.
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They were also used in Japanese households to peel fruit and veg, open letters and other daily tasks.
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Nowadays, Higonokami are used and loved by bushcrafters, campers, and EDC enthusiasts. The folding design and tough handle material make it a knife you can keep handy without requiring too much maintenance.
New arrivals
RYUBU "Dragon"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Brass/Chromium
HRC: 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
PAPILIO "Butterfly"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Chromium
HRC 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
ARANEA "Spider"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Brass
HRC: 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
Stainless Bolt
Blade: VG-10 Stainless steel
Thickness: 2.8mm
HRC: 61
Features a screw that can be used to tighten the blade mechanism!
