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”.
Higo No Kami is a type of folding pocket knife originating in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan in 1896.
These Higo are made by Tomita-San who has passed away since making these knives. He hand forged all of his knives in his small workshop outside of Miki-city.
Blade Length - 75 mm
Steel Type - Shirogami #2
HRC - 61 - 62
Length Closed - 115 mm
Length Opened - 174 mm
Cladding - Soft Iron
Handle Material - Soft Iron
Weight - 90 g
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”.
Higo No Kami is a type of folding pocket knife originating in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan in 1896.
These Higo are made by Tomita-San who has passed away since making these knives. He hand forged all of his knives in his small workshop outside of Miki-city.
Blade Length - 75 mm
Steel Type - Shirogami #2
HRC - 61 - 62
Length Closed - 115 mm
Length Opened - 174 mm
Cladding - Soft Iron
Handle Material - Soft Iron
Weight - 90 g