The Legendary Higonokami Pocket Knife

[@mfreeman313]

Like a Japanese Opinel. Old-school everyday folder. Nice.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Totally! Well said.

[@alanaliyev456GT]

​@@KnifewearKnivesits an historic process of metal work

[@t.s.8190]

Fun fact: These came up because of the Meiji Restauration, which included laws that banned carrying swords and such in public.

[@KnifewearKnives]

That's really interesting, thanks for the knowledge!

[@lemmyjoker3678]

I’m loving mine so far! Tempted to buy a second in a sale but too broke haha. They are very affordable I’m just broke. And I’m very happy the one I have. Thiugh even in the sale apparently I spent more than most I hear quoted in vids but the price seems standard on website retailers

[@KnifewearKnives]

The price really depends on who made the higo and what materials they use. Ours go for $22-28 Canadian!

[@JourneyofaSuperScrub]

800 yen in Japan. About five bucks.

[@allanwagner4570]

It is always handy to have a pocket knife with you 24 seven

[@Sanguivore]

Great video! :D Love the talk on the practical uses of these things.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Thank you!

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

I have a tiny brass Higo. (About 1.5 inces closed) It's slim and light. Love it. Only thing better is an Opinel!

[@silverido]

You should try the Douk Douk if you like the Higo and Opinel

[@KnifewearKnives]

Agreed!

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

@@silverido I did, I don't like it. The Mercator K55K is vastly better.

[@Fidrina]

I just got a custom hand engraved brass handle set from kickstarter. They are beautiful

[@roggenkid]

Very interesting to see some non-kitchen knives!

[@BlacEyedPriest765]

Very nice thanks for the post

[@PrincessUnicornSprinkles]

i got the little one, i love it! Great for outdoor stuff like you say, firesticks. They sharpen up amazing on water stones....

[@OnlyGamingClips]

I've always wanted to pick one of these up, just haven't gotten around to it yet. Already have the Opinel, this is the Japan Opinel in a way. I carry either a Spyderco Rock Jumper, or a Stretch 2. I enjoy the Seki City Japan Spyderco knives. I can try out all kinds of new steals for reasonable prices while getting a great knife to use.

[@AdamDrew]

Really surprised to see someone make a feather stick with a folder, but obviously that blade makes it worthwhile!

[@KnifewearKnives]

It sure does, it's got the perfect edge!

[@BurtGummerrr]

Cutting off your fingers is fine as long as you look cool doing it.

[@ekming751]

Can you lock the blade when fully extended?

[@KnifewearKnives]

Sorta! Your thumb on the tang acts as a lock.

[@jgarfunkle]

Everyone: Why do you have so many knives and swords and spend so much money on them? Me: I dunno!

[@alanaliyev456GT]

its like Malt Beers for a Whisky enthousiast... the Knife for Katanas afficionados

[@EcFlipz]

Do you have other colours available on your site? Would love to purchase every single size with different colours.

[@12345678927164]

Love these

[@greensoplenty6809]

whats the whole for?

[@KnifewearKnives]

Attaching to a clip or belt!

[@greensoplenty6809]

@@KnifewearKnives just seems like would come open and be dangerous if it was for hanging. doesnt seem like would add much on a small knife. only thing i can really think of is just wrapping around wrist so you dont drop it fishing er something

[@Tardisius]

I was hoping U would have explained the stampings on the handle...=)

[@jimmy66603]

The makers name and the blade steel

[@Bojito1861]

Hello, excuse me the length in centimeters could you tell me about the 3 higonokami?

[@KnifewearKnives]

Hey, they're 6.5, 7, and 9cm!

[@Bojito1861]

@@KnifewearKnives thank u

[@amatruka]

My primary edc knife is SAK Spartan, higo is my second, but i lost my Spartan, now my primary is higo

[@OGWimoTapia]

I bought myself a No.4 Higonokami and can’t wait to get it in the mail 🫶🏻

[@Swedenedc]

Awsome review 🔥🔥

[@barrycole]

Few people are capable of handling a straight razor used for daily tasks. I doubt most people would be able to manipulate the blade open, without serious risk to their fingers.

[@alanaliyev456GT]

its a japanese device !!!! minimalist with best carbone blade possible... like buy an old Lambo...its just for V12

[@barrycole]

@@alanaliyev456GT Yah yah, been there done that. I see fixe blade as answer to everything except concealment.

[@braxtongraham8385]

@@barrycoleI actually daily carry a higonokami it’s quite handy I even loved it so much I got a mcusta modern higo

[@barrycole]

@@braxtongraham8385 I keep mine with the others, too dangerous to use. Let me know how it goes when the thing folds up on your hand. See, I`ve been there and done that. Same reason I no longer carry an ivory handled razor in my boot. Too hazardous to the end user.

[@braxtongraham8385]

@barrycole it doesn’t fold very easy like with some it has no half stops it’s a pure friction folder I’ve used it over a year never once closed on my finger without it being my fault 8i had it one day still not fully used to it and closed it with my leg accidentally has the tip of my finger there but it didn’t bite me bad if you manage to close it on your finger it has to be your fault like unironically like my situation it’s a two hand knife until you break it in

[@alightswitch777]

Which Higo is this? The Higo 12? Why are some way more expensive than others? Like I’ll see the 14 go for seventy bucks.

[@cappybenton]

FYI - A Higonokami pocket knife appeared in Apple TV's Monarch series about Godzilla. There's a Japanese character that uses it to sharpen his pencils. Maybe you'll be able to move more of them now.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Good to know, thank you!

[@soundknight]

Its like a Katana swordsmith philosophy (dual steel san which) meets a Mercator K55K

[@Kabukithefox]

Love your personality haha instant sub!

[@KnifewearKnives]

Thank you!

[@jaybotello5895]

I don't see any for sale

[@KnifewearKnives]

You can grab them here! knifewear.com/collections/shop?q=higo

[@pvfeB7Ax]

It's not more legendary than my Ridge Forged Ember Summit Knife! 😏

[@Garywaters-r7z]

The Kanetsune cost $240.00! Made in Seki.

[@hangedups2608]

IN THE CAR 😮

[@Tuxedosam.]

I've been wanting to pick up a pocket knife but I routinely travel to NYC and knife laws are kinda ridiculous there.

[@KnifewearKnives]

Ah, that's a bummer! We'll they're certainly worth even having around the house!

[@dirteater70]

I’d rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6

[@perpetualconfusion5885]

@@dirteater70 yes defend yourself with a higo

[@jaredleland6667]

reminds me of a mini Skrama!!

[@AdonisMediaProductions]

these look really cool, are the ones from your site made in Japan?

[@KnifewearKnives]

They sure are!

[@AdonisMediaProductions]

@@KnifewearKnives Awesome, thanks!

[@alanaliyev456GT]

90 percent of knives enthousiasts own one or more Higo ..... like a Mercator and thugs italian stiletto ! undispensable

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

Got a 3.6" for $13usd on sale today and a 2.6" for $9

[@alphamale3643]

I just opened up the handle bar like .1cm, and now its loose enough that i can flick the blade open with my wrist.

[@otroflores91]

Doesn't want to open in your pocket?

[@samcalisthenics78]

I love this Japanese Knifes😍

[@barredfrompup]

Terrifies me using a folding knife without a locking system!

[@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985]

An updated version of the HIGO NO KAMI Japanese friction folding pocket knife is. the Gerber AYAKO Folding pocket knife.

[@Beowulf_98]

You got the sizes wrong, you have the medium, large and extra large. There is a small and extra small.

[@marwanbenayedi4511]

It's like the french douk_douk pocket knife

[@ГеоргиГецов]

Не разбирам защо толкова много хора ги харесват.

[@BuffetBuff]

No me gusta solamente porque crean heridos a mi, crucial pero Very fun

[@matteobaroni6718]

Check authenticity… those blades aren’t signed and without reinforced edge… they might be Chinese copies…

[@KnifewearKnives]

Hey, we've actually visited this factory a number of times and deal directly with the authentic Higo no Kami manufacturer. They're the real deal!

[@matteobaroni6718]

@@KnifewearKnives thx my bad!

[@daver20007]

that last one is nice but man its not 300 nice lol. aus8 is a decent steel but not on a $310 knife. a better an steel and I could understand the price.

[@mfreeman313]

Seems clear there's a distinct market of people who are happy to buy a tricked-out version of things that are way more expensive than what the peons pay. It's usually not inherently any better. Wusthof makes this Aeon chef's knife that's got a DLC coating and a bog wood handle and it costs $600. It's not any better as a knife than what you pay $130 for.

[@calvin3448]

Where are you from. It’s $9.95 US dollars in the US.

[@Wilma5532]

@@calvin3448 yeah it's dirt cheap in Europe lol, where did the 300 dollars come from?

[@kanecampbell6528]

@@Wilma5532 He’s referring to the last one. The Seki Kanetsune. Currently $240 on their website. Little steep of a price tag for the product.

[@Sam-gf1eb]

Pocket knives got banned from Japan because a sword murder.

[@BuffetBuff]

Honest review: I wanted to buy something to show my allegiance to Japan and in doing so I really cut the crap out of my finger and Brooke like really like I really and because I love serrated but it wasn't n e ways I love you

[@grayrecluse7496]

It a pocket knife, you only need one ,just take care of it an don't lose it. You shouldn't need one for ever room in your house, just stupid.

[@UltraMagaFan]

I recently got a small Higonokami that has a brass handle. It's the perfect size to hang from your belt loop. It's going right alongside my diameter tape. I am going to be carrying it a lot. I am looking forward to see how well it holds up. It's the first Japanese knife I have ever bought.

[@Lechiffre100]

i like to ''ruin'' the blade by making it scandi. just makes it way more easy to sharpen

[@KnifewearKnives]

Nothing wrong with that!

[@MurderBong]

HAHA ‘KITCHEN SPECIFIC KNIVES’ .. I HAVE A BAYONET FOR SHOW CARVING 😂

[@MurderBong]

CANADA? I WILL GO CHECK, LOOKING FOR A BLUE 1, OR 2. A $100 VERSION.. (IVE SEEN SOME OVER 500 CAD) BUT IM CONCERNED ON EASE OF OPENING. BAD HANDS. X PRO CHEF, X PRO BUTCHER, I NEED A ‘ONE HANDER’ THAT… STILL COMPLIES. 😊TOSS UP BETWEEN BUCK 110, POWDER STEEL BLADE, GROHMANN DHR MINI, OR .. HIGO.