A black handle and iron blade combine harmoniously in this elegant and exquisite knife.
This foldable Aogami (blue steel) knife by Kanekoma features a striking black handle. An experienced blacksmith embeds Aogami blue steel (the highest-grade steel) in soft iron to create a durable, handcrafted blade with long-lasting sharpness. The Higonokami also has a V-shaped double-edged blade for superior functionality – both right-handed and left-handed people can easily use this knife.
This foldable Aogami (blue steel) knife by Kanekoma features a striking black handle. An experienced blacksmith embeds Aogami blue steel (the highest-grade steel) in soft iron to create a durable, handcrafted blade with long-lasting sharpness. The Higonokami also has a V-shaped double-edged blade for superior functionality – both right-handed and left-handed people can easily use this knife.
Nagao Kanekoma Knife
Established in 1894 in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, which is considered to be Japan’s first ironware town, Nagao Kanekoma Knife has made Higonokami knives for more than 120 years. The company's craftsmen have passed down their knife-making skills through five generations.Higonokami - Aogami, Black
Dimensions
• 3.75" W (closed)
Materials
• Handle - Brass
• Blade - Yasuki Aogami Steel
Origin
• Hyogo, Japan