Blue Steel Higonokami Folding Knife
Description
Handmade in Japan by fifth-generation craftsmen in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, this beautifully simple blue steel Higonokami folding knife is all about function, form, and heritage. No frills here — just a single, wickedly sharp blue steel blade housed in a solid brass handle that starts out bright and golden, then slowly ages into a rich, lived-in patina.
The blade’s blue steel core includes a touch of chromium, giving it excellent kirenaga (that’s edge retention), so it stays sharper for longer — perfect for everything from opening boxes and letters to a spot of whittling in the garden.
Built with a stiff, sturdy action that loosens over time (and can be tightened with a well-placed tap on the rivet), it’s a practical, pocket-sized tool that’s as satisfying to use as it is to look at.
Features & Details
- Material: Aogami Blue Paper Steel
- Dimensions: 6.7 × 0.2 × 0.4 in
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Care Instructions: - Carbon Steel can rust. Be sure to keep dry and clean between uses.
- Can be sharpened with the sharpening stones.
- Can be quite a stiff to open initially, but this will loosen over time. -
Niwaki Use + Care Instructions
Correct Use:
- Japanese steel is hard and sharp, and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will chip if abused
- Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material
- Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
- Cut diagonally across branches (not straight across) so you cut along the fibres
- Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
Keeping Them Clean:
- Remove leaf resin, rust and gunk with water and a rough cloth
- Dry, wipe over with oil and store in a dry place
Keeping Them Sharp:
New tools won’t need sharpening for some time, but after a while you’ll notice them gradually lose their edge. Use our Niwaki Maintenance Kit for best results (#1000 grit is best for general sharpening).
- Sharpen Secateurs every couple of weeks
- Sharpen Shears every time you use them - the difference is amazing
Shipping & Returns
Shipping Policy
We currently only ship to Canada and the US (except PO boxes, APO/FPO and US Territories).
Your order will be shipped DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) so that you don't have to pay extra fees upon delivery. Please allow 2-10 business days for delivery from receipt of tracking. Add 5 business days for shipments to Canada.
Free shipping on orders above $175USD is applicable to USA and Canada orders with exception of Hawaii and Alaska where air shipping rates apply.
Selective items categorized as furniture, rugs, lighting, long brooms, and oversized are exempt from free shipping. A shipping charge for these items will be charged on your order at check out. Freight charge does not include assembly.
We hope you’ll love your purchase. In case you need to make a return, you have 30 days from receipt to send eligible items back to us, with the exception of furniture and rugs. You have 14 days from receipt to send eligible furniture and rugs. Items that are customized or special ordered are not eligible for return. Items discounted by 50% or more are considered Final Sale and are not eligible for return.
Contact us at care@goodeeworld.com to initiate a return request.
Please see our Shipping & Return Policy for further details and rates.
Causes This Product Supports
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Natural MaterialsThis maker crafts products that are derived from plants, animals, or other naturally occurring materials.
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Circular EconomyThis company supports an economic system that minimizes waste and maximizes the function of each resource.
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Community EngagementThis maker actively engages in local initiatives in the communities in which it serves.
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Heritage Craft PreservationThis maker supports the preservation of heritage crafts and enables artisans to create sustainable livelihoods through their traditional skills.
