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.
They were also used in Japanese households to peel fruit and veg, open letters and other daily tasks.
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.
⚠️Warning⚠️
Due to the handmade nature of Higonokami products, specifications may vary from unit to unit.
New arrivals
RYUBU "Dragon"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Brass/Chromium, 120mm
HRC: 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
Item Nos.
153/8-P120 Metallic (Nuki/Nuri)
153/8-BR120 Brass (Nuki/Nuri)
153/8-BL120 Black
The Brass and Metallic handles feature two different designs: one with an outline design and one with a filled design.
When ordering, please specify your choice by stating "Nuki" for the outline design and "Nuri" for the filled design.
Please note that the black handle version is available in only one design.
PAPILIO "Butterfly"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Brass, 120mm
HRC 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
Item Nos.
153/9P-HP120 (Plating handle, Polished blade)
153/9B-HP120 (Plating handle, Black blade)
153/9P-HB120 (Brass handle, Polished blade)
153/9B-HB120 (Brass handle, Black blade)
ARANEA "Spider"
Blade: Blue paper cutlery steel
Thickness: 3mm
Handle: Brass, 120mm
HRC: 62
Design collaboration with Chie of Abyss Design
Item Nos.
153/10P-HP120 (Plating handle, Polished blade)
153/10B-HP120 (Plating handle, Black blade)
153/10P-HB120 (Brass handle, Polished blade)
153/10B-HB120 (Brass handle, Black blade)
Stainless Bolt
Blade: VG-10 Stainless steel
Thickness: 2.8mm
HRC: 61
Features a screw that can be used to tighten the blade mechanism.
Item Nos.
Medium: 153/40-100
Large: 153/40-120
Classic products
Aogami blue paper steel
ALL BLACK
Overall Length: 170mm
Blade Length: 72mm
Thickness: 2.8mm
HRC: 61
Item No.: 153/2-72
AOGAMI WARIKOMI
MITSUOSAKU
Thickness: 3.0mm
HRC: 62
Handle lengths:
Large 120mm
Medium 100mm
Item Nos:
Large, brass sheath:
153/17-M120L
Medium, brass sheath:
153/17-M100M
Medium, black sheath:
153/17B-M100M
Medium, silver sheath:
153/17S-M100M
MIZUSHIBUKI
"Splash"
Handle 100mm colour plating, clear resin splash
Blade thickness: 3.0mm
HRC: 62
Item Nos.:
Pink:
153/15-P100
Blue:
153/15-BLU100
Black:
153/15-BLA100
TOUMAKI Knife
Full length: 17cm
Blade length: 6cm
Blade thickness: 4.5mm
Item no.: 153/22-170
TSUCHIME "Hammered Finish"
Blade length: 72mm
Whole length: 170mm
Item No.:
153/1-72
AOGAMI WARIKOMI
Hand Forged
Thickness: 3.0mm
HRC: 62
Handle lengths:
Large 120mm
Medium 100mm
Small 90mm
Item Nos:
Large: 153/17-120L
Medium: 153/17-100M
Small:
153/17-90S
AOGAMI WARIKOMI
Pocket size w/ synthetic leather case
Thickness:
Approx. 3.0mm
HRC: 60
Handle length: 75mm
Item No.:
Brown case: 153/16-75BR
Red case:
153/16-75R
Blue case: 153/16-75BLU
OMAMORI Knife
Whole length: about 13cm
Blade length: about 7cm
Blade thickness: about 3mm
Item no.: 153/23-130
TOKUSEN TEZUKURI AOGAMI TANZOU
"Specially Selected Hand forged"
Handle length: 100mm
Thickness: 3.8mm
Handle: Brass
HRC: 62
Item Nos.:
Brass handle:
153/27-BR100
Black handle:
153/27-BL100
Shirogami White Paper steel
BANNO "Multipurpose"
Whole length: About 15cm
Blade length: About 6.5cm
Blade thickness: About 2.5mm
HRC: 61
Item no.: 153/21-150
Kagayaki （輝）
Blade length: 72mm
Whole length: 170mm
Item no.:
153/5-72
KENGATA "Sword Shape"
Blade: Hand forged white paper cutlery steel
Handle length: 100mm
Blade thickness: about 3.2mm
HRC: 61
Item no.:
Brass:
153/13-BR100
Black:
153/13-BL100
SASABA "Bamboo leaf"
Blade thickness: About 3.2mm
Handle length: 100mm
HRC: 61
Item Nos.:
Brass:
153/14-BR100
Black:
153/14-BL100
Other Steel types
MAME "Miniature"
Blade: SK High carbon steel
Handle: Brass
HRC: 60
Item Nos.:
Red:
153/20-55R
Blue: 153/20-55BLU
Brown: 153/20-55BR
VG-10 TASOU
"Layered blade"
Blade: VG-10, hammered finish
Handle Length: 120mm
HRC: 61
Item No.:
153/30-H
Woody VG-10
Blade: VG-10 Stainless steel
Handle: Stabilised hardwood
Thickness: 2.8mm
HRC: 61
Item Nos.:
Red:
153/24-R75
Brown:
153/24ーBR75
Blue:
153/24-BL75
ZENKOU "All steel"
Blade: 55C high carbon steel
Handle lengths:
Small: 90mm
Medium: 100mm Large: 120mm
Item No.:
P = Plated handle
B = Black handle
Small:
153/19-P90S
153/19-B90S
Medium:
153/19-P100M
153/19-B100M
Large:
153/19-P120L
153/19-B120L
VG-10"Wedged"
Blade: VG-10 Stainless steel
Thickness: 2.8mm
HRC: 61
Item nos.:
Medium: 153/7-100
Large:
153/7-120
VG-10 Wood grip series
Blade: VG-10 Stainless steel
Blade Length: 170mm
Blade length: 72-75mm
Item Nos.:
Persimmon: 153/6-PE72
Bombay black: 153/6-BO72
Ironwood:
153/6-IR72
Paddock:
153/6-PA72
Ebony:
153/6-EB72
