Higonokami Kanetsune pocket knife 4cm SK-5 steel blade brass handle + bell

Higonokami Kanetsune pocket knives are the fruit of a Japanese cutlery tradition dating back to the time of the Samurai warriors.

These emblematic knives are the true successors to the katanas, in terms of both forging technique and blade shape. Indeed, this blade has a silhouette known as"Tanto" and is called San Mai, meaning that it is built on 3 layers of steel, including the middle one made of top-grade SK-5 alloy. This gives the Higonokami a unique design combined with excellent cutting performance.

This Japanese outdoor knife unfolds with a simple press of the thumb on the "Chikiri" lever at the end of the blade's back, a mechanism widely used in Europe under the name of "Piedmontese".

The flat, gilded brass handle is fitted with an elegant lanyard and bell. Finally, the beautiful engraving in classical characters on the reverse of the handle is easily distinguishable, adding a little more charm to this knife so popular in Japan.

As carbon is oxidizable, the knife should be washed by hand and wiped directly with a soft cloth. Do not put it in the dishwasher or soak it. It's important to note that, despite careful care, a carbon knife may change color slightly over time - this is perfectly normal.

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