Material:Shirogami / Thickness:3mm / Length:100mm【Use】Necki playShinotake gun makingPencil scrapingBamboo dragonfly makingKite making ... etcCamping, FishingHigonokami is the most famous small knife in Japan. Now Higonokami is famous for outdoor knife all over the world. Because Higonokami is light weight, simple design,durableness, various colors and blade lengths, Japanese high quality steel for knife and best price.Higonokami is a Japanese traditional knife which is a registered trademark and only manufactured in Nagao Kanekoma factory in Miki city,Hyogo prefecture,Japan.Miki city has a long history of making knives and carpentry tools.The reason why it's called 肥後守 Higonokami is that they had a lot of customers who bought that knife in Kumamoto prefecture which is located in 肥後 Higo area.And 守 kami,that letter means,charm,defense,guard,director,work etc.After they started crafting Higonokami,most of kids had them for shaving pencils,bamboo and such.In 2017,Higonokami knives are still manufactured in Nagao Kanekoma factory for many collectors and wood crafting.And the main blacksmith is Mitsuo Nagao who is the 5th generation craftsman.Rules of Knife Safety1. Always ensure that no one is with arms reach of you when you are using your knife.2. Always cut away from yourself.3. When performing finer work, try to get a thumb on the spine (back) of the blade.4. Do not touch or move the knife toward anything you’re not willing to cut.5. Keep the blade closed or sheathed until ready to cut.* Small marks and scratches are normal with all Higonokami.* Non stainless steel chef, kitchen & folding knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust. Even though this can easily be removed if it does occur, we recommend you hand wash and thoroughly dry after each use, do not use a dishwasher. For extended storage, coat in some oil.
