Higonokami Folder Brass Handle with Blue Paper Steel Blade

The Higonokami Folder Brass is a full-size traditional Japanese friction folder built around a blue paper steel blade — a high carbon tool steel that is regarded among Japanese craftsmen as one of the finest blade materials available for achieving and maintaining a razor sharp edge. Blue paper steel is harder and more refined than standard carbon steels, takes an edge that stainless cannot match, and resharpens on a whetstone with the kind of feedback and control that experienced sharpeners appreciate. At 3 inches the blade is genuinely useful for everyday cutting tasks, not just a collector display piece.

The folded brass handle is a single piece of brass bent around the blade tang, which is the traditional Higonokami construction that has remained essentially unchanged for over a century. It is lightweight, develops a warm patina with handling over time, and gives the knife a classic Japanese artisan appearance that no synthetic handle can replicate. The extended tang opens and positions the blade for use and provides a thumb rest during cutting. The lanyard hole allows keychain or cord carry. At 4.25 inches closed and 0.12 lbs it is genuinely pocketable. Made in Japan. Boxed.

Best for: Traditional Japanese knife collectors, craftsmen, blade steel enthusiasts, everyday carry minimalists, or anyone who wants an authentic full-size Higonokami with blue paper steel and brass handle.