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Japanese SK Steel Higonokami Folding Knife, Medium

Japanese SK Steel Higonokami Folding Knife, Medium
£21.00
Ex Tax: £17.50

A traditional Japanese folding pocket knife from Kanekoma with a black nickel handle and beautiful hand forged 3" folded Hitachi SK Steel blade. A small lever at the end of the handle is used to open the blade out (non-locking). The black nickel handle starts off shiny but soon mellows to a lovely rich patina. Quite a stiff action that loosens with time, and can be retightened with a sharp rap on the rivet with a hammer. A great pocket knife, being relatively slim and lightweight.

This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps a better edge than stainless, but will develop rust spots if left wet or kept damp and will naturally discolour in use — dry after use and oil regularly to keep it in good condition.


By purchasing this item you are confirming that you are over the age of 18, and that we may contact you prior to dispatch in order to verify this. Orders including any bladed items will incur an additional courier age verification charge and legally require delivery to persons aged 18 and over.

Care Advice

Hand wash only, and never leave soaking. Dry immediately, followed with a light coating of camellia or a food safe mineral oil. Store in a dry environment to prevent rust formation. The hard steeled centre of this blade enables razor-thin sharpening, but results in a brittle edge. With this in mind, to prevent chips exceptional care should be taken to avoid bone-in meats such as legs of lamb and chicken thighs, and tough skinned vegetables such as gourds and pumpkins.
  • Materials Carbon and stainless steel

A traditional Japanese folding pocket knife from Kanekoma with a black nickel handle and beautiful hand forged 3" folded Hitachi SK Steel blade. A small lever at the end of the handle is used to open the blade out (non-locking). The black nickel handle starts off shiny but soon mellows to a lovely rich patina. Quite a stiff action that loosens with time, and can be retightened with a sharp rap on the rivet with a hammer. A great pocket knife, being relatively slim and lightweight.

This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps a better edge than stainless, but will develop rust spots if left wet or kept damp and will naturally discolour in use — dry after use and oil regularly to keep it in good condition.


By purchasing this item you are confirming that you are over the age of 18, and that we may contact you prior to dispatch in order to verify this. Orders including any bladed items will incur an additional courier age verification charge and legally require delivery to persons aged 18 and over.

Care Advice

Hand wash only, and never leave soaking. Dry immediately, followed with a light coating of camellia or a food safe mineral oil. Store in a dry environment to prevent rust formation. The hard steeled centre of this blade enables razor-thin sharpening, but results in a brittle edge. With this in mind, to prevent chips exceptional care should be taken to avoid bone-in meats such as legs of lamb and chicken thighs, and tough skinned vegetables such as gourds and pumpkins.
  • Materials Carbon and stainless steel

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