A Classic Japanese Knife, The Higonokami NO.3 By Nagao Higonokami!

I love Higonokamis! Unfortunately, they can be very addictive too! I like other brands as well, including wooden ones, just so long as they’re made in Japan.
Opinel’s are great too, but I stopped at 3 of those (5, 8 & 9), unlike the Higos!
I’d probably go with sheepsfoot, but don’t start me on Tantos!!!

"I always just like when a knife radiates the culture behind it." Well said, 👏👏👏.

I have a special edition green one with gold color lettering. I like it.

Hello, your Japanese pronunciation is correct. I'm a little good at Japanese. Because I'm 102% Japanese. In order to keep Higonokami in your pocket, you need to secure the blade and grip with a rubber band. Many children failed to do so and were injured. Children at that time sharpened pencils at Higonokami and made toys from bamboo and wood. Unfortunately, there is a trend in today's children to avoid having knives as much as possible. That's why you can't even peel the skin off an apple.

Bit of a correction here: note that the knife maker is Nagao Motosuke, not Nagao Higonokami. Higonokami is just the name of the knife and means Lord of Higo. Nagao did not invent this model and was just one of several makers of it, before becoming the only remaining one to be able to do so using the trademarked name Higonokami.

Very cool Kiridashi! Any idea where I might find one like yours? :O

Hi! Thanks for the video! I just ordered one of these, size L, steel cable, hehehe. What kind of oil do you recommend using to protect it against rust? Thanks again! :D

Using Google Lens the characters say something like "Trademark Certificate Higonokami Sadakoma"

I’ve just learned that the “finger groove” as you called it, is actually a cloud pattern! When the knife is opened without the tip exposed it symbolizes Mount Fuji behind the clouds! I thought that point alone had some merit to how much thought when into it right down to the tiny details like this! Hope you like my input! I’m brand new to these and mine is still in the mail, but I love the history behind these wonderful Japanese folders!! Cheers! Jeff Mayville.

Hi, I'm doing what I usually do,, I order something, and then look for videos about it, 😂,,
Thanks for yours, it's the best I've found so far, 👍
The one I've ordered has a 2inch blade, brass handle, and comes in a leather pocket slip with key ring, 🎉.. It's from the main importer of these knives here in England,, (Cyclaire) it's more expensive than the "standard" version, but I'd have been searching for a suitable slip for it anyway,,, ps, it's in blur paper steel tool.!!
All the best my friend,, John..