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 has hardly changed.
The Higo Kyoso is a lovely tribute to the knifemaker's art. Made in China, this example has a handle made of one piece of folded metal with a very satisfying matt black finish. The blade 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
- 01PE312
- Colour:
- Black
- Age Restriction:
- 18+
- Blade Length (cm)
- 7.6
- Overall Length (cm)
- 16.5
- Blade Material:
- 7Cr17MoV Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness (cm)
- 0.25
- Cutting Edge:
- 7.2
- Grind:
- Flat
- Sheath:
- No
- UK Friendly Carry:
- Yes
- Closed Length (cm)
- 10.5
- Pocket Clip:
- No
- Handle Material:
- Steel
- Blade Type:
- Plain
- Blade Shape:
- Reverse Tanto
- Blade Finish:
- Satin
- Product Weight (g)
- 38
- Lock Type:
- Non-locking