Japanese Higonokami Nagao Kanekoma Knife – Forged Aogami, brass handle, 75–95 mm
Japanese Higonokami Nagao Kanekoma Knife – Forged Aogami, brass handle, 75–95 mm
Nagao Kanekoma
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The Higonokami Nagao Kanekoma is a traditional Japanese folding knife, handcrafted in Japan. Its Yasuki Aogami (blue steel) blade, sandwiched between two layers of mild steel using the Warikomi technique, offers a long-lasting edge and features unique forging patterns on every piece.
Made by Nagao Kanekoma, holder of the Higonokami brand, this knife combines a traditional brass handle with a lever opening mechanism (chikiri). Available in two sizes, 75 and 95 mm, it is suitable for manual work, crafts, and outdoor activities.
- Manufacturer: Nagao Kanekoma
- Brand: Higonokami
- Series: Higonokami Sadakoma, handcrafted
- Type: Traditional Japanese folding knife
- Cutting steel: Yasuki Aogami (Japanese blue steel)
- Blade construction: Aogami steel sandwiched between layers of mild iron (Warikomi)
- Blade manufacturing: Handcrafted forge
- Handle: Brass
- Sharpening: Double bevel
- Handedness: Right- and left-handed
- Opening: Traditional chikiri lever
- Lanyard hole: Yes
- Country of manufacture: Japan
Dimensions and variants
Large – 75 mm blade
- Supplier reference: 1115374
- Blade length: approximately 75 mm
- Closed dimensions: 113 × 22 × 7 mm, including chikiri lever
- Total open length: 170 mm
- Weight: approximately 60 g
- Handle: brass
Extra large – 95 mm blade, paulownia box
- Supplier reference: 1115375
- Blade length: approximately 95 mm
- Closed dimensions: 133 × 27 × 8 mm, including chikiri lever
- Total open length: 215 mm
- Weight: approximately 105 g
- Handle: brass
- Presentation: paulownia wood box included
Care instructions
Aogami steel is a carbon steel that may rust. Clean the blade by hand after use, dry it immediately, and apply a thin layer of suitable protective oil for long-term storage.
Avoid dishwashers, prolonged moisture, and abrasive products. Maintain the edge with a suitable sharpening stone.
The traditional Higonokami does not have a modern blade lock: keep the chikiri lever pressed with your thumb during use and avoid any pressure that may cause the blade to close.
Usage precautions
This knife is a sharp tool intended for appropriate use. Its possession, transport, and use may be subject to legal restrictions depending on the country. In Japan, for example, carrying a knife with a blade longer than 6 cm without a legitimate reason is regulated. Check the applicable regulations before transport.
- Genuine Japanese Higonokami: made by Nagao Kanekoma, the holder of the Higonokami brand.
- Hand-forged blade: Yasuki Aogami steel sandwiched between two layers of mild iron using the Warikomi technique.
- Unique appearance: natural variations in the forge line bear witness to the craftsmanship.
- Aogami steel: renowned for its cutting qualities and edge retention.
- Brass handle: traditional construction, with a hole allowing a lanyard to be added.
- Double bevel: suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
- Two sizes: Large 75 mm and Extra Large 95 mm.
- Paulownia wood box: included only with the Extra Large version.
- Japanese-made: knife originating from the Higonokami cutlery tradition.
