Tomita San Higo Naifu Ran Ba Straight Black Blade Hand Forged Hammertone White #2 Higonokami - Large

$120.00
Tomita San Higo Naifu Ran Ba Straight Black Blade Hand Forged Hammertone White #2 Higonokami  - Large
Higo No Kami is a type of folding pocket knife originating in Miki, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan in 1896.

These are hand forged with Shiro 2 white paper steel close to Tamagagane. The grip is forged with Old soft iron.

These Higo are made by Tomita San who has passed away since making these knives these and these are his last pieces. He hand forged all of his knives in his small workshop outside of Miki city.

Specifications:
 
  • Model Name: Higo Naifu Ran Ba
  • Overall Length: 8.50"
  • Blade Length: 3.625"
  • Blade Steel: Hand forged w/ Shirogami 2 white paper steel close to Tamagagane.
  • Blade Finish: Black
  • Blade Style: Straight Back
  • Handle Material: Hand forged carbonsteel w/ Tsuchime pattern
  • Handle Color: Black
  • Country of Origin: Japan

    Remark: Comes with paulownia wooden box and fabric pouch. 
                   Please note that all sizes mentioned can deviate by a number of mm, this is because these blades are forged by hand.