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      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife
      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife
      Higonokami Folder (Blade 3" to 3.75")
      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife
      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife
      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife
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      History of the Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife

      Vendor:higonokami

      Higonokami Folder (Blade 3" to 3.75")

      Sale price$26.99Regular price $29.99
      340 reviews
       
       
      Description

      The Higonokami knife has a storied history that dates back to the late 19th century in Japan. It originated in the Hyogo prefecture, specifically in the town of Miki, which was renowned for its blacksmithing tradition. The name "Higonokami" is a tribute to the Higo province, where the knife first gained popularity, and "kami," which means "god" or "protector."

      During the Meiji period (1868-1912), these folding pocket knives became synonymous with Japanese craftsmanship. They were often carried by farmers, craftsmen, and the former samurai class due to their practicality and versatility. The Higonokami knife was a symbol of utility and reliability in the daily lives of the Japanese people.

      The short and sweet:

      The Higonokami Folder continues to captivate knife enthusiasts for several reasons:

      1. Heritage and Tradition: The knife embodies centuries of Japanese craftsmanship and tradition, making it a collector's item for those who appreciate the cultural significance of their tools.

      2. Functional Simplicity: Its minimalist design and efficient friction folder mechanism appeal to those who value simplicity and reliability in a pocket knife.

      3. Superior SK Steel "only SK models": The SK steel blade's exceptional sharpness and edge retention make it a practical choice for everyday tasks and outdoor adventures. (All models must be oiled to avoid oxidation overtime)

      4. Collector's Appeal: Higonokami knives come in various sizes and designs, catering to collectors looking for unique pieces of Japanese cutlery history.

      5. Everyday Carry (EDC) Utility: Its compact size and portability make it a popular choice for EDC enthusiasts who require a dependable cutting tool in their daily lives.

      6. Manufactured by: Nagao Kanekoma Factory Co., Ltd. 5th generation carrying on the craftsmanship and tradition of the Higonokami.

      We have eight flavors of Folders available with blades 3" to 3.75":

      1. SK Folder Stainless 3"

      3.75" closed. 3" SK5 carbon steel blade. Stainless handle. Extended tang. Lanyard hole. HRC 60. Hang packaged.

      2. SK Folder Stainless 3.5"

      4 3/4" closed. 3 1/2" traditional Japanese style triple layered SK steel blade with extended tang. Stainless steel handles with lanyard hole. Hang packaged.

      3. SK Folder Stainless 3.75"

      4.75" closed. 3.75" SK5 carbon steel blade. Stainless handle. Extended tang. Lanyard hole. HRC 60. Bulk packed.

      4. SK Folder Black 3"

      3.75" closed. 3" SK5 carbon steel blade. Black stainless handle. Extended tang. Lanyard hole. HRC 60. Hang packaged.

      5. SK Folder Black 3.5"

      4 3/4" closed. 3 1/2" traditional Japanese style triple layered SK steel blade with extended tang. Black stainless steel handles with lanyard hole. Hang packaged.

      6. Folder Blue Paper 3"

      4 1/4" closed. 3" traditional Japanese style blue paper steel blade with extended tang. Brass handles with lanyard hole.

      7. Folder Blue Paper 3.5"

      4 3/4" closed. 3 1/2" traditional Japanese style blue paper steel blade with extended tang. Brass handles with lanyard hole.

      8. SK Folder Black Stainless 3.75"

      4.75" (12.07cm) closed. 3.75" (9.53cm) SK5 carbon steel blade. Black stainless handle. Extended tang. Lanyard hole. Slip joint. HRC 60. Bulk packed.

       

      - MADE IN JAPAN

      - All Higonokami Folders must be maintained with oil or knife lubricant to prevent rust

      Style
      Style: 2. SK Folder Stainless 3.5" HIGO08SL
      In stock, ready to ship

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      Customer Reviews

      Based on 340 reviews
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      G
      Gabe

      - blade is dope
      - good quality pocket knife
      - incredibly thin

      T
      Tristan Lambert
      Perfect

      Perfect condition

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      M G
      This is a solid knife

      This is a solid knife, and will make a fine gift.

      F
      Fenyk

      Knife was a bit crunchy when opening it for the first time but still pretty nice knife :3

      R
      Raiden

      Good blade, sharp.

      • 5 stars: 282 (83%)
      • 4 stars: 35 (10%)
      • 3 stars: 13 (4%)
      • 2 stars: 5 (1%)
      • 1 star: 5 (1%)
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      Tristan Lambert
      Perfect

      Perfect condition

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      Jackson Fugate
      This thing is so light and sharp

      This thing is so light and sharp. I love it. Also the tracking got messed up and they sent me a $5 refund and didn’t have to love these guys they believe in what they do I will never not do business with them

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      Joseph Adair
      Damn beautiful

      I was hesitant but I went ahead because my daughter is a huge fan of the culture and era that these knives come from. I am extremely impressed.

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      John Smith
      It's good

      I've had it for a couple months. It's a little difficult to open but practice makes it easy.

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      R
      Robert L
      Manufacture of this knife is very solid

      Manufacture of this knife is very solid. Frame is low profile and fits nicely in a pocket. The blade is incredibly sharp as you would expect from a Japanese knife. I purchased it as a gift for someone else, might need to get another soon for myself.

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      Max Calvert
      Kool knives

      Apparently someone endowed these knives with the spirit of the Emperor himself cause oh mah gawdI bought 2 of them and they are very high quality, and the blades are still rather sharp, presumably some 75 years later. Very good quality. 10/10 would buy again!

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      D
      DTC
      Great knife for its price.

      I got the carbon 3.75" Higonokami great color, blade came super sharp, the folding action seemed a tad but strenuous on the finger after a while but a little bit of oil fixed it. Also the blade doesn't lock in place when fully open though it does have a thumb stop to keep it in place when opened.

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      Memphis Powell
      Great knife

      Beautifully crafted, and I love every imperfection from them being hand made. Super shape my hands are already messed up.

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      Sloppy Johnson
      Great new knife for the collection

      Great new knife for the collection. Came sharp and oiled. Likely going to buy a few more to give away to family/friends. Thanks boys!

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      Marcellus
      Great bang for your buck

      I ordered 2 of these knives for me and my friend. And we have been loving them.
      The blade is really nice and sharp with a very nice simplistic minimalist design

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      E
      Erik J.
      Awesome knife

      The knife I got was sharp out of the box. Very cool folder with neat history. The build quality is excellent and still smells of cosmoline. Highly Recommend!

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      Gunner_Track_Troops
      Good for chefs!

      I work as a chef at a cute little bistro, and needed a tiny knife to use for my boxed/wrapped food items.

      I didn’t want to use any of my nice kitchen knifes and need an alternative.

      This is a good little knife, and somehow is sharper than all of my kitchen knives!

      Perfect for any little job you need, I’ll have to get another for carving or even to use on my car.

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      K
      Kayla fierro
      Bloody brilliant knife

      Arrived quickly and is extremely sharp only issue was it's quite stiff in the joint but it's gonna loosen with time definitely would buy another one in future

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      B
      Baylor Mann
      Dull and hard to open

      It’s not very sharp out of the package and it wasn’t put together correctly or something as it was very difficult to open until I had to really lube it with wd40. It struggled to make it through and apple as of right now. Bummer I’ve been wanting this for a whior

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      C
      Cody Johnson
      Awsome quality blade

      Awsome quality blade, very sharp. Im big into benchmade black series for my kits and the blade quality reminds me of such. Great knife for the price!

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      gabe g
      Very Decent

      I bought the higonokami knife for a unique fishing tool. I am fairly happy with the barebones nature of this knife. The unsuspecting nature as it's folded is great and pretty much exactly what I expected.
      The packaging and the knife it came in gave me very minor concerns. The parcel had a bit of dirt and shavings inside and the knife's individual package was open leaving it vulnerable to scratches and dings. To me, it's not a big deal as this will be mainly housed in a 30 year old tackle box, but to other customers it may be a disappointment.
      The back of the blade itself is coarse and has visible bumps. This would be easily taken care of with a bit of sanding. and the bottom of the blade close to the rivet has clear shavings coming off it and running your finger along it would leave your finger dark grey and the folding action is less than smooth.

      With all that being said, the knife is indeed great for the price. the build quality is definitely man-made the knife is totally solid. the open bent metal sheath/handle has no give whatsoever and is great quality. the blade is crazy sharp out of the box and is TIGHTLY fitted. I have no concern of it falling apart anytime soon and it left a great first impression for this store! genuinely great.

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      Jason
      Lovely knife

      First; It only took 6 working days for it to get from the US to GB. Very quick postage.
      Second; The knife itself is lovely. There's not much to a friction folder like this to be fair, its about as bare bones as you can get. That said the 3" brass handle folder looks and feels great. Sharp out the box, and will no doubt make for an interesting conversation starter whenever I go to grab it.
      Superb service, Quality knife!

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      Carlo Alberto
      Very cool knife

      Worth the money, I live in Italy and it arrived really fast, no problem with the custom, the knife is cool amd very sharp

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      R. Lares
      Nice edc knife and cool piece of history

      Just received mine in the mail, fits perfectly in my hands and looks great. Just clean and oil it and it’s ready to go, might need a sharpen, but I’ve found that it cuts just fine out of the packaging. Just wish it came with a leather sheath or holder, but for $23 you get what you pay for. For an interesting piece of history and a fine knife made out of Japanese steel, this isn’t a bad deal at all, can’t wait to carry this everyday.

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      Jackson Ottmers
      Pretty terrible knife

      So I bought this knife a few months ago, and after a week or two it rusted immediately. I never carried it around or anything, i just put it on my wall as a decoration. It started rusting about 12-14 days later, and just got worse from there. The only thing good about it is that it came sharp, but I haven’t cut anything with it, since its rusty, so idk how well it holds a blade.

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      Garrett

      Can I mix and match different knives in the bundle price?

      Americana Pipedream Apparel

      You can mix match different Higonokami from that listing in the price bundle :)

      Curious About Sizing?

      Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

      Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

      Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

       

      Jacket & Shirt Sizing

      In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

      To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

      This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

      14"-15" PtP = XXS

      16-17" PtP = Extra Small

      18"-19" PtP = Small

      20-21" PtP = Medium

      22-23" PtP = Large

      24-25" PtP = Extra Large

      26-27" PtP = XXL

      28-29" PtP = 3XL

      Pant Sizing

      We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

      To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

      To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

      Surplus Condition Guide

      1. Unissued
      2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
      3. Issued; Good / Issued
      4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
      5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
      6. Grade 2
      7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
      8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
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      All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

      “WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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      Higonokami Japanese Folding Knife

      Higonokami Folder (Blade 3" to 3.75")

      2. SK Folder Stainless 3.5" HIGO08SL
      Sale price$26.99Regular price $29.99
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