In the late 1890’s, Japan was undergoing a rapid change from a feudal state to that of a capitalist one. The demand for Samurai swords was dwindling and the blacksmiths were struggling. These changing times gave rise to the “Higonokami” or “short knife”.
Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.
Carbon Steel Knife Care
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Medium
- Steel: Blue #2
- HRC:62-63
- Medium Edge Length:75mm
- Weight: 50g
- Handle: Brass
- Shape: Higo
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Cladding:Iron Clad
- Edge bevel:50/50
- Knife Line: Pocket knife
- Maker: Higonokami
- Blacksmith:Mitsuo Nagao
- Sharpener/Grinder:
- Origin: Miki City, Japan
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Large
- Steel: Blue #2
- HRC:62-63
- Edge Length: 90mm
- Weight: 70g
- Handle: Brass
- Shape: Higo
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Cladding:Iron Clad
- Edge bevel:50/50
- Knife Line: Pocket knife
- Maker: Higonokami
- Blacksmith:Mitsuo Nagao
- Sharpener/Grinder:
- Origin: Miki City, Japan