Japanese Folding Knife Higonokami NAGAO from Yasuki Steel - Blade XL - 120 mm

Code: 7515
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Brand: NAGAO
€11,36 €13,75 incl. VAT
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5.12.2024

The traditional Japanese folding knife Mizushibuki Higonokami by NAGAO KANEKOMA Factory, which is similar to the Czech "rybička", features a high-quality blade made of blue steel - Yasuki Aogami Warikomi blue paper steel. It is suitable for carving and other common tasks in the workshop, garden, or forest. Made in Japan.

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Product detailed description

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High-quality Japanese carving and folding knife. Suitable for any craft, hobby activities, or fishing. Extremely sharp blade made of high-quality blue Yasugi steel. It is easy to sharpen, guaranteeing many years of use. We recommend Japanese water stones for sharpening this knife. This carving and marking knife is a fantastic way to have a quality Japanese blade at home without needing to spend a lot of money.

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Nagao Kanekoma 永尾駒製作所 – currently the only Japanese manufacturer of Higonokami knives, maintaining their traditional production methods for five generations. Also, the sole owner of the Higonokami trademark in the world.

Higonokami 肥後守 – a Japanese folding knife suitable for any craft and hobby activities. A Japanese all-rounder. It is comparable to the Czech "fish" knife and can be used in wood carving or even fishing. Extremely sharp blade made of high-quality blue Aogami Warikomi Yasuki steel. It is easy to sharpen, guaranteeing many years of use. We recommend Japanese water stones for sharpening this knife. The handle has a water droplet effect. This carving knife could also be considered a Japanese national product. It is patent-protected and produced by only one workshop. They are the only ones who have maintained the tradition and know-how under the Higonokami trademark for five generations.

Aogami Warikomi – blue steel, also known as blue paper steel, from which this Higonokami knife's blade is made, is characterized by a high carbon content of 1.4 - 1.5%. This allows the blade to be hardened up to 62 HRC.

The XL designation in the name – indicates the width of the blade.

Features of the Higonokami NAGAO knife

✅ Traditional Japanese folding knife
✅ High-quality blade made of blue Yasugi steel
✅ Blue paper steel Aogami Warikomi
✅ Japanese equivalent of the Czech "fish" knife
✅ For fishing and any craft or hobby activities
✅ Anti-slip water droplet resin on the handle
✅ Made in Japan

Inside the NAGAO family production

nagao_family_higonokami_knive_making_of_001forging of the blade from blue Yasuki steel 

nagao_family_higonokami_knive_making_of_003traditional coal furnace 

nagao_family_higonokami_knive_making_of_004master sharpener at work

Additional parameters

Category: Higonokami
Blade length: 93 mm
Length: 215 mm
Width: 22 mm
Handle length: 120 mm
Weight: 66 g
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
Blade: Yasugi carbon steel
Handle: Metal
Number in package: 1
Made in: Japan