{"title":"Japanese Folding Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJapan has a long and storied history in steel processing, blade design, and blacksmithing. This history has allowed the country to build a reputation when it comes to swords and knives, a reputation that their quality, sharpness, and craftsmanship is unbeatable. Japanese folding knives and pocket knives are no exception to this. Japanese folding knives come in a range of sizes, styles and blade configurations, but the most famous and sought-after is the Higonokami style of folding knife produced by Nagao Kanekoma. These Japanese pocket knives feature a reverse tanto blade in a lightweight steel or brass handle. Their blades are made from the finest steels, such as VG10 or aogami blue paper carbon steel, and often laminated with soft iron to increase durability. Experience the inherited knowledge of centuries of expert bladesmithing, and the unbeatable quality of Japanese carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"higonokami-aogami-warikomi-handmade-folding-knife-215mm","title":"Higonokami Aogami Warikomi Handmade Folding Knife 215mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Japanese folding knife with a simple design yet extremely durable and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight Japanese pocket knife is made with high quality steel and comes in various colors and blade lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami knives have a ‘Sandwich’ structure that encloses hard steel with soft iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its double-edged V-shaped, you can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 100 years of history and manufacturing skills of 5 generations, Higonokami knives made by Kanekoma are the one and only Higonokami brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard like an anvil and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the \"Chikiri (tail)\" faced down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Type : Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type : Blue steel \"warikomi\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 95mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 75g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21449221210195,"sku":"NGKA-FLDKNF-AO120","price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-NGKA-FLDKNF-AO120-Higonokami_Aogami_Warikomi_Handmade_Folding_Knife_Large_47825095-7f9f-48ca-b15e-eff2907132ae.jpg?v=1746685775"},{"product_id":"higonokami-zenkou-japanese-pocket-knife-handmade-folding-knife-215mm","title":"Higonokami Zenkou Handmade Folding Knife 215mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Japanese folding knife with a simple design yet extremely durable and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight Japanese pocket knife is made with high quality steel and has a blade thickness of about 2 - 2.7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami knives have a ‘Sandwich’ structure that encloses hard steel with soft iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its double-edged V-shaped, you can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 100 years of history and manufacturing skills of 5 generations, Higonokami knives made by Kanekoma are the one and only Higonokami brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard like an anvil and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the \"Chikiri (tail)\" faced down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Type : Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type : Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 215mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 95mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 80g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27916835815507,"sku":"NGKA-FLDKNF-ZE120","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-NGKA-FLDKNF-ZE120-Higonokami_Zenkou_Handmade_Folding_Knife_Large_c083be02-f425-45bd-8879-cbf5e54e6123.jpg?v=1746686600"},{"product_id":"higonokami-aogami-warikomi-handmade-folding-knife-175mm","title":"Higonokami Aogami Warikomi Handmade Folding Knife 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Japanese folding knife with a simple design yet extremely durable and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightweight Japanese pocket knife is made with high quality steel and comes in various colors and blade lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigonokami knives have a ‘Sandwich’ structure that encloses hard steel with soft iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause its double-edged V-shaped, you can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 100 years of history and manufacturing skills of 5 generations, Higonokami knives made by Kanekoma are the one and only Higonokami brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard like an anvil and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the \"Chikiri (tail)\" faced down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Type : Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel Type : Blue steel \"Warikomi\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 175mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle length: 98mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 50g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: The above mentioned size and weight might differ slightly because every single product is manufactured by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39359456444499,"sku":"NGKA-FLDKNF-AO100","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-NGKA-FLDKNF-AO100-Higonokami_Aogami_Warikomi_Handmade_Folding_Knife_Medium_77907503-4bc7-4e26-9f26-022b111992a4.jpg?v=1743420381"},{"product_id":"higonokami-knife-vg10-steel-folding-knife-170mm","title":"Higonokami Knife VG10 Steel Folding Knife 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigonokami is a hand-forged Japanese folding knife for customers who often engage in outdoor activities. It has excellent cutting capacity and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a san mai structure: it is a three-layered blade that is made of a hard steel at the center of it with two outer layers of soft cladded iron. 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These unique, lightweight Japanese pocket knives were invented by Kanekoma knife factory in the 1890s. Their popularity spread quickly, and during the early 1900s, over 40 companies and 200 blacksmiths were producing them. Today, Kanekoma is the sole trademark holder, and the only company left producing the Higonokami Japanese pocket knife. If you want to be sure you’ve got a 100% authentic Higonokami knife, the only way is to buy a Kanekoma knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Higonokami Ironwood is a unique folding knife that stands out from the traditional higonokami thanks to its distinctive wooden. While it embraces the traditional higonokami aesthetics, the addition of a wooden handle introduces a touch of warmth and elegance to the classic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from wild-harvested ironwood, which has an excellent natural durability and hardness, the rich walnut of the handle has an impressive quality. 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