Higonokami Mizu Shibuki - copper waterdrop pattern

Higonokami Mizu Shibuki, copper waterdrop pattern, Blade length 81 mm, blade thickness approx. 3 mm, overall length 178 mm, blue paper steel (62 HRC), weight 46 g.

The folding sheet steel handle is available in three different colours. The epoxy-resin coating is applied in a special procedure and then fused until it becomes hard. Thus, an attractive raindrop-design appears which creates a three-dimensional effect. The cutting edge made of Blue Paper Steel is surrounded by two softer steel layers. Double-beveled blade with signature, not rustproof, hardness 63 HRC.

Higonokami - Japanese Pocket Knives - Until two decades ago, nearly every young man in Japan owned a Higonokami pocket knife. It has been manufactured in the traditional manner for over a century. The blade is set in a handle without locking mechanism and is opened using the lever tang.