Higonokami Pocket Knife - Indigo Metal with Water Splash
"Higonokami" is a type of Japanese folding pocket knife originating in 1894 in Miki city, Hyogo Prefecture.Ā A Higonokami knife has a blade that folds into a handle normally made of folded over sheet metal.Ā When in use, the user can hold their thumb over a lever called Chikiri to prevent the blade from folding.Ā It's unique double-edged V-shaped blade means you can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.Ā
Higonokami knives are renowned for their simplicity and long-lasting quality. Today there remains only one manufacturer still making authentic Higonokami knives.Ā
The blade is made from an inlayed aogami blue paper steel surrounded by an indigo-colored brass handle, finished with water splash grips.Ā Stamped on the handle you will find the Naked & Famous Denim logo along with a nude woman with sword illustration on one side and the Higonokami trademark on the other.Ā
Blade length: 2 7/8" (7.3 cm), Handle Length: 3 3/4" (9.5cm)
- Made in Japan
- SKU: 1909668KN
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"Higonokami" is a type of Japanese folding pocket knife originating in 1894 in Miki city, Hyogo Prefecture.Ā A Higonokami knife has a blade that folds into a handle normally made of folded over sheet metal.Ā When in use, the user can hold their thumb over a lever called Chikiri to prevent the blade from folding.Ā It's unique double-edged V-shaped blade means you can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.Ā
Higonokami knives are renowned for their simplicity and long-lasting quality. Today there remains only one manufacturer still making authentic Higonokami knives.Ā
The blade is made from an inlayed aogami blue paper steel surrounded by an indigo-colored brass handle, finished with water splash grips.Ā Stamped on the handle you will find the Naked & Famous Denim logo along with a nude woman with sword illustration on one side and the Higonokami trademark on the other.Ā
Blade length: 2 7/8" (7.3 cm), Handle Length: 3 3/4" (9.5cm)
- Made in Japan
- SKU: 1909668KN
