Higonokami No 5 Black Folder
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- SKU
- HIGO05BL
- Material
- Steel
- Style
- Vintage
Description
Features
- SK5 High-Carbon Steel Blade — The 3.75-inch (9.53 cm) blade is forged from SK5 carbon steel that takes and holds a razor-sharp edge for everyday cutting tasks.
- 60 HRC Hardness — Hardened to 60 on the Rockwell scale, the blade resists rolling and dulling through repeated use and stays keen with simple maintenance.
- Friction Folder Design — No lock, no spring — the traditional slip-joint action relies on pivot friction and thumb pressure on the chikiri lever to hold the blade open.
- Extended Tang (Chikiri) Lever — The signature hooked tang extends past the handle so you can flip the blade open and lock it down with your thumb during use.
- Blackened Stainless Handle — The one-piece folded stainless steel handle carries a black finish and traditional Japanese maker's stamp on the scale.
- Lanyard Hole — A drilled hole at the base of the handle lets you rig a cord, fob, or keyring for quick access and retention.
- Compact Carry Dimensions — At 4.75 inches (12.07 cm) closed, it drops into a pocket, pack, or tackle box without adding bulk.
- Made in Japan — Produced in Miki, Japan, home of the Higonokami pattern since 1896, carrying on a design that has remained largely unchanged for over a century.
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Japanese craftsmanshipThis knife is incredible for the price. The SK5 carbon steel takes a razor sharp edge and the friction folder design works perfectly.
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Love ItI've been into traditional folders for a while and this Higonokami No 5 is just a joy to carry and use. Slips right into a watch pocket or a small jeans pocket and you forget its even there until you need it. I've been using mine for whittling small sticks around the campfire and the SK5 steel takes a crazy keen edge and its easy to touch up on a strop in just a few strokes. The pivot can feel a little loose compared to modern western knives but thats just the nature of the traditional friction folder design, its not a flaw its a feature once you understand how it works. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a genuine piece of Japanese everyday carry history.
SK5 steel sharpens up incredibly easy
Pivot feels looser than modern locking folders, takes adjustment if thats what youre used to