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HIGONOKAMI Warikomi Aogami Japanese folding knife 120 mm

Name: HIGONOKAMI Warikomi Aogami Japanese folding knife 120 mm
Brand: Nagao Kanekoma
SKU: HIGO-AO-120
Price: 599.0 NOK
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

599,-

For the pocket: a simple folding knife for whittling and small jobs.

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Maintenance kit, keep the knife sharp

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Cutting board 40×30 cm, TOMATOSHARP End grain ash

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10Good Complete Sharpening Kit

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Knife case, SHINOGI Case 15-25

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Description

This is the original Japanese folding knife, forged by the same family business in Miki, Japan, since 1899.

The knife is made with Aogami #2 steel (Blue Paper Steel), forged with the warikomi method, where a hard steel is placed between two softer layers. This gives a core that takes a very keen edge and is easy to sharpen, in a construction that stands up to daily use. Smiths have used this technique for generations, and you can read more about it in Knifenerd’s Guide to Japanese Knives (the chapter on Moritaka).

Higonokami was once used by both pupils and teachers, for whittling, sharpening pencils, opening parcels or cutting fruit. It has a simple friction-lock design (no spring) and opens with the characteristic 'chikiri' lever.

We managed to get hold of a limited number. Our supplier in Japan waited over 4 years for these, and we do not know when the next delivery will be.

A real working knife with history and character, and a fine piece of Japanese craft.

Made by

Nagao Kanekoma · Miki‑byen, Hyōgo-prefekturet

Nagao Kanekoma has forged the Japanese folding knife higonokami since 1894 and is today the only workshop with the right to use the name.

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Specifications

Knife type: Petty (utility knife)
Region: Miki, Hyogo
Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2), carbon steel
Blade length: 120 mm
Handle: Brass
Edge: 50/50
Right-/left-handed: Both
Item number (SKU): HIGO-AO-120

About the knife type: Petty (utility knife)

A higonokami is a traditional Japanese folding knife with a simple, functional design. It has no locking mechanism, but uses friction and a lever, called the chikiri, to open the blade and hold it in place. It is often carried in a pocket and used for everything from whittling and cooking to opening parcels. For over a hundred years it has been known in Japan as 'the everyday knife': a versatile tool that is easy to sharpen.

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About the steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2)

Offers a balance between sharpness, durability and ease of sharpening. Versatile and common among professional chefs. Clean and dry straight after use; avoid long exposure to moisture. Develops a protective patina over time that reduces the risk of rust and gives the blade its own look.

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Care and maintenance

Wash by hand in warm water, and dry it straight away.

Never the dishwasher. Use a cutting board of wood or plastic, not glass or stone.

See how to care for the knife · How to sharpen it yourself

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