Bamboo Higonokami

Product Description for Bamboo Higonokami

Maker: Koji Hara (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 89181
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 3.63 in.
Total length: 7.81 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.70 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.12 in.
Item weight: 4.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 3.92 oz.
Blade: San mai damascus blade with a VG-10 stainless steel core
Handle: Carved and patinaed silicone bronze
Style: Friction folder
Description: Higonokami are the classic folding pocket knives native to Japan. This traditional knife is a friction folder, using the friction of the swivel and the pressure of the user's hand on a protruding tang to prevent the knife from folding during use.
The elegant blade is stainless damascus surrounding a VG-10 'super-steel' core. This steel ensures exceptional edge holding. The spine is carved into the shape of bamboo. The flats have been pierced. The blade has smooth action and is perfectly centered.
Koji-san meticulously carved the silicone handle into a bamboo shape matching the blade. Showing tremendous realism, Koji even carved 'splits' into the bamboo, mimicking the behavior of the natural wood. The bronze is patinaed to a rose tone. The pivot combines textured brass and stainless steel. The copper frame surrounds a mirror polished 420 backbar, also carved into the shape of bamboo.
Truly an exceptional folder!


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