Details
- Maker•Niwaki
- Medium•Metal
- Origin•United Kingdom
- Made In•Japan
- Dimensions•170 x 6 x 18mm, Folded: 109mm, Blade: 70mm
- Weight•47g
Description
A classic Japanese pocket knife reduced to its essentials. No locking device, no extras, just one exceptionally sharp blade that folds into a solid brass handle.
Forged from Aogami Blue Paper Steel with a small addition of chromium to increase kirenaga, the blade holds its edge for longer while remaining easy to sharpen and maintain. The action is firm at first and loosens with time. At 47g, with a 70mm blade and 109mm folded length, it is compact, balanced and built for everyday use, from opening letters and boxes to whittling.
The Higonokami knives are handmade by Kanekoma, fifth generation makers in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture. Founded in 1894, they are now the last workshop in the region permitted to use the name Higonokami, registered in 1910. The brass handle begins bright and gradually develops a rich patina through use.
Key Features:
- Aogami Blue Paper Steel blade for superior edge retention
- Solid brass handle that develops natural patina
- Traditional Japanese Higonokami design
- Made in Japan by Niwaki
- Perfect for everyday carry, gardening, or craft work
Shipping
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- 【18】Niwaki
Masterfully forged Japanese garden tools for every gardener’s craft.
Inspired by a deep curiosity for Japan's rich gardening tradition, Jake Hobson, founder of Niwaki, spent time in rural Osaka along with his wife Keiko learning the art of tree training, pruning and rootballing where his love for the craft and tools used evolved. Inspired by the tripod ladder he used in Japan, Jake shipped a few to the UK to use, here the business began. The name Niwaki, meaning 'garden trees,' reflects the brand's dedication to creating beautifully crafted tools for every garden, each made from durable materials expertly forged by artisans across Japan. What everyone starts to appreciate is that although these things are all Japanese, they work just as well in western gardens, and on a whole range of plants.
When Jake and Keiko are not hiding out down in Dorset UK, or galavanting around the country in their Keswick green 130 Defender's, they are putting together this range of good stuff for us garden lovers for daily use, that they are proud of.
