Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife - SmallThe Nagao Kanekoma Factory Higonokami SK Steel Folding Knife Small is a traditional friction folder with a 65mm double bevel edge, best fit for household users and gift buyers seeking an authentic Japanese utility tool. Produced in Miki by the only workshop retaining the original Higonokami trademark, this knife features SK carbon steel in warikomi soft iron clad construction with a migaki finish. The blade measures 2. 6mm at the heel and tapers to 2.

Featuring rustic Kurouchi tsuchime (hammered) finish by Sakai Takayuki's Master smith Ituso Doi

7mm at the tip across a 49mm heel height

Minimalist and Functional Design: Inspired by Hokusai’s "Fine Wind

this knife applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology

5mm spine at the heel to 1

This gyuto profile performs general-purpose tasks including mincing

Weighing 136g with a 38mm heel height

While the elusive ironwood series is very diifficult to get

The reactive carbon steel blade is not stainless clad and requires immediate drying and light oiling to prevent rust

Due to a lot of requests

270 mm Weight 218 g Total Length mm Tip to Heel Length 262 mm Blade Height at Heel 29 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

This gyuto serves as a multi-purpose tool designed for varied kitchen tasks rather than specialising in one application