The famous Higonokami pocket knife from the Land of the Rising Sun is as highly regarded in Japan as the Swiss Army knife is in its country of origin and around the world. The Higonokami was designed in 1896, featuring the characteristic ‘chikiri’ mechanism, a small, forged lever that allows the knife to be opened. It is perfect for many everyday tasks, such as sharpening pencils, slicing fruit, or opening various types of packaging. The lightweight and small Higonokami pocket knife has a simple yet very durable design. Its versatile use makes it useful in many daily situations. The SILVER version uses very good quality high-carbon steel called SK-5, which has been hardened to 60 HRC, giving it great toughness. The patina that appears on the blade over time gives it a unique character. The Higonokami pocket knife does not have a locking system; instead, friction is responsible for securely holding the blade in place. The ‘chikiri’ lever is used to remove the blade from the handle. While using the Higonokami, you must keep your thumb on it to prevent the knife from closing. Rinsing and drying after each use is the recommended method for caring for these unique pocket knives.
Technical data:
Steel type – rusting SK-5 Blade hardness – 60 HRC +/- 2 Total unfolded length – 21.0 cm Cutting edge length – 9.0 cm Folded length – 10.3 cm Blade width – 1.6 cm Blade thickness – 2.3 mm Weight – 65 g
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