Higonokami Folding Knife - Brass
A traditional Higonokami folding knife with a brass handle and handcrafted Aogami blue steel blade, built around a minimalist form unchanged since the Meiji era.
Complimentary U.S. Shipping $100+
Known as one of the world’s simplest and most versatile folding knives, the Higonokami has kept its traditional shape since Japan’s Meiji era.
This version pairs a warm brass handle with a handcrafted Aogami, or blue steel, blade — a hard, high-carbon steel prized for its sharp edge and cutting performance. The blade is forged using the Warikomi process, which creates a layered “sandwich” structure with hard blue steel enclosed by softer iron.
Minimal, practical, and deeply rooted in Japanese knife-making tradition, it is a beautiful everyday tool made to serve as a lifelong companion.
- Double-edged V-shaped. You can use either side, regardless of dominant hand.
- Blue steel blade.
- Authentic Higonokami handcrafted by 6th generation workshop (one of the last remaining Hignokami makers).
- Made in Japan.
Dimensions:
Blade Length: 3.7" (XL)
Closed Length: 5.25" (XL)
Open Length: 8.25" (XL)
**Unfortunately, we do not offer international sales on knives.
Blade Length: 3.7" (XL)
Closed Length: 5.25" (XL)
Open Length: 8.25" (XL)
Weight: 69g
Blade Material: Blue steel "Warikomi"
Blade Thickness: ~3.0 mm
Handle Material: Brass
Carry Style: Ambidextrous
Made in: Japan
- Oiling the blade regularly can help prevent the development of rust. Knife maintenance oil or plain refined sunflower oil will work.
- When the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.
- When the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the "Chikiri (tail)" faced down.
- Brass will patina over time, but can also be polished back to its original shine using a polish like Brasso.
- As Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.
In 1896, hardware wholesaler Tasaburo Shigematsu brought back a folding knife from Kyushu. Working with bladesmiths in the Miki region, including Teji Murakami, the design quickly evolved beyond its inspiration. The timing was significant: the samurai class had recently been abolished, and many swordsmiths were adapting their craft to a changing Japan. Tradition holds that Murakami added a small opening lever to the knife, giving it the distinctive profile it still carries today.
We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and insurance.
Complimentary Shipping Thresholds:
- USPS Ground Advantage (U.S.): Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
Shipping Times:
- Most items ship within one business day (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
- Orders placed by 2 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
Additional Notes:
- Fine art pieces valued over $500 ship separately via complimentary UPS Expedited insured service with adult signature required. Split shipments will be dispatched simultaneously.
- While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss. Please deliver to secure locations or ensure someone is available to receive your package.
- Shipping costs are non-refundable.
International Orders:
- For international orders, customs duties and import taxes are not included at checkout and are determined by your destination country and collected by the carrier upon delivery — they are the responsibility of the recipient.
- Customers remain responsible for ensuring the items ordered are legal to import and possess in their country. Items rejected or seized by customs due to import restrictions are not the responsibility of Last Manner.
- We do not ship knives internationally.
- We ship UPS only.
EU/EEA customers: Your statutory right of withdrawal applies and takes precedence over all terms above. See EU/EEA Right of Withdrawal in our full return policy.
For our full shipping policy, please see shipping policies.
Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt of your order, provided the merchandise is in its new, unused condition and includes the original packaging. Items that show signs of use, arrive without the original packaging, or received after the 30-day period will not be accepted.
Exceptions:
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Lighters: We cannot accept returns for lighters that have been filled with fluid.
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Brass/Copper/Bronze Products: Items that have had their vacuum seal opened or have been handled and exposed to oxidation are considered used and are not eligible for return.
- Art, Vintage & Gift Cards: Photographs, posters, gift cards, vintage artwork, vintage items, and "Bygone Goods" products are final sale.
Refunds to the original payment method will incur a flat $5 restocking fee, which will be deducted from your refund. Returns for store credit or exchanges are not subject to this fee.
EU/EEA customers: Your statutory right of withdrawal applies and takes precedence over the terms above. See EU/EEA Right of Withdrawal in our full return policy.
For our full return policy, please see return policies.
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