Tomita San Higo Naifugata Hand Forged Hammertone White #2 Higonokami - Medium

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$101.95
Blade Type
Reverse Tanto
Brand
Tomita San
Color
Black
Handle Material
Hand forged carbonsteel w/ Tsuchime pattern
Number of Blades
1
Type
Pocketknife
Blade Edge
Plain
Blade Material
Hand forged w/ Shirogami 2 white paper steel close to Tamagagane.
Blade Range
2.76 - 4in.
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
Dexterity
Ambidextrous
Lock Type
Friction Folder
Opening Mechanism
Manual
Original/Reproduction
Original
condition
New
Higo No Kami is a type of folding pocket knife originating in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan in 1896.
 
These are handforged with Shiro 2 white paper steel close to Tamagagane. The grip is forged with Old soft iron.
 
These Higo are made by Tomita San who has passed away since making these knives and these are his last pieces. He hand forged all of his knives in his small workshop outside of Miki city.
 
Specifications:
 
  • Model Name: Higo Naifu Ran Ba
  • Overall Length: 6.75"
  • Blade Length: 2.875"
  • Blade Thickness: .16"
  • Blade Steel: Hand forged w/ Shirogami 2 white paper steel close to Tamagagane.
  • Blade Finish: Black
  • Blade Style: Reversed Tanto
  • Handle Material: Hand forged carbonsteel w/ Tsuchime pattern
  • Handle Color: Black
  • Country of Origin: Japan

    Remark: Comes with paulownia wooden box and fabric pouch. 
                   Please note that all sizes mentioned can deviate by a number of mm, this is because these blades are forged by hand.