The first Higonokami knives were made as early as 1896 in the Japanese town of Miki. After the last samurai were forbidden to carry swords in public, many blacksmiths started to make knives. Higo no Kami was then an honorary title for especially powerful samurai, and it quickly became the name for the knives produced there.
Since the production in the Japanese town of Miki the classic Higonokami style has hardly changed.
The Higo Kinzoku Damascus is a lovely tribute to the knifemaker's art. This version is made in China. The handle is crafted from one piece of folded metal, the knife is opened by a lever (Chikiri) on the back of the blade. By pressing the lever while holding the knife, the blade is kept open.
- SKU
- 01PE310
- Age Restriction:
- 18+
- Blade Length (cm)
- 7.5
- Overall Length (cm)
- 16.5
- Blade Material:
- Damascus
- Blade Thickness (cm)
- 0.30
- Cutting Edge:
- 7.1
- Grind:
- Flat
- Sheath:
- No
- UK Friendly Carry:
- Yes
- Closed Length (cm)
- 10.1
- Pocket Clip:
- No
- Blade Shape:
- Reverse Tanto
- Product Weight (g)
- 39
- Lock Type:
- Non-locking
- Handle Detail:
- Stainless Steel
- One Handed Opening:
- No
