$134.00
Availability: Normally ships the same day
Description
Japan’s Original Higonokami Hand-forged by Traditional Blacksmith, Nagao (Nagao-Kanekoma) This is an original Higonokami, still made in same old traditional way as 100 years ago. Historical Knife City Miki City’s experienced Blacksmith, Mr. Nagao is the 5th generation, and the only one existing maker of this original Higonokami now.
MN-20B Original Nagao Higonokami, Small. This is a smaller version of MN-10B with 3-1/8" Aogami (Hitachi Blue carbon steel) core edge forge layered Damascus steel blade, 3-3/4" Black Coated Brass handle engraved with his signature and trade mark and his famous Tiger/Bamboo design. Comes with wooden Kiri box. The Black Coated Handle makes stylish and clear appearance for the traditional forged Damascus blade and Tiger&Bamboo Engraving.
Aogami Damascus blade in 4.5mm thick, 80mm blade, 180mm overall in open, Weight 70g
Specification
Knife Model: MN-20B Original Higonokami (Small, Black Coated Brass Handle)
Blade Material: Aogami (Blue Steel No.2) Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 60 to 61
Handle Material: Black Coated Brass Handle
Overall Length: 180mm
Blade Length: 80mm
Blade Thickness: 4.5mm
Weight: 70g
