Knife Country, USA

The Higonokami 10 Knife Series boast a simplified design. It features no locking mechanism but rather uses the friction of the swivel or the pressure of the user’s thumb on the lever ( also known as chikiri) to prevent the knife from folding during use. The blades are forged using a technique called fire polishing and are made using a simple variety of Japanese-style blue paper steel. This steel type exhibits excellent resilience against chipping and corrosion. This steel is a blend of chromium and tungsten with a high level of stickiness and abrasion resistance. The Higonokami 10 knives are distinguished from other similar knife ranges by their silver matte finish iron handles. The clean and smooth finish of the handles gives it an impressive look. Additionally, the knives have lanyard holes that allow the user to insert a string and carry the knife in the pocket, neck, or belt loop. This knife range is a specialized Japanese-style knife used for marking woods, cutting, slicing, and whittling purposes.