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product_id: 7447273
title: "Tokudai(Size XL) Nagaokoma, Warikomi, Nickel, Import from JAPAN"
brand: "higo no kami"
price: "€ 29.77"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Higo No Kami"
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# 3.5in high-carbon blade 100% hand-forged craftsmanship Authentic Japanese heritage Tokudai(Size XL) Nagaokoma, Warikomi, Nickel, Import from JAPAN

**Brand:** higo no kami
**Price:** € 29.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🇯🇵🔪 Carry history in your pocket — the ultimate foldable legacy knife!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tokudai(Size XL) Nagaokoma, Warikomi, Nickel, Import from JAPAN by higo no kami
- **How much does it cost?** € 29.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/7447273-tokudai-size-xl-nagaokoma-warikomi-nickel-import-from-japan)

## Best For

- higo no kami enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted higo no kami brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision-Crafted Blade:** 3.5-inch high carbon steel blade for razor-sharp performance and durability
- • **Compact & Functional Design:** 8.5-inch total length with a 4.5-inch ergonomic grip for everyday carry ease
- • **Timeless Hand-Forged Artistry:** Over a century of Japanese forging and hammering tradition in every fold
- • **A Collector’s Statement Piece:** Own a piece of Japanese history that ages beautifully with use and time
- • **Exclusive Guild-Made Authenticity:** Only made by the last remaining guild master, preserving true Higo no Kami legacy

## Overview

The Higo no Kami Tokudai folding knife is a masterfully hand-forged Japanese pocket knife featuring a 3.5-inch high carbon steel blade and a 4.5-inch grip, totaling 8.5 inches. Crafted using over 100 years of traditional forging and hammering techniques by the last guild master in Japan, this nickel-finished knife blends authentic heritage with practical everyday carry design. Lightweight at 0.09 kg and foldable for convenience, it’s a timeless tool and collectible symbol of Japanese craftsmanship.

## Description

The Higo no Kami folding knife has a long history in Japan dating back to the late 19th century. A blacksmith is said to have added a simple lever to a minimally designed pocket knife to aid in opening and closing the blade and to set it apart from other knives. The knife proved to be successful and a guild was formed to oversee the manufacture of the knife. Only those belonging to the guild were allowed to manufacture the knife to specification and use the trademarked name "Higo no Kami". The term "Higo no Kami" means "Lord of Higo" in Japanese, in honor of the Lord of the Kyushu area of Japan, where the knife originated. Today, each Higo no Kami knife is still handmade by the last remaining maker in the guild, Nagao Kanekoma Seisakusho.

Review: I'm really happy with it, history and craftsmanship in a folding package. - This is a honeymoon review... I just got it 15 minutes ago. I recently got into knife collecting, nothing major. I wanted a few pocket knife style knives that were representative of the country which they were made. This is my first Japanese steel. Some have said that it feels like you are holding history, it really feels like old craftsmanship. The blade (has a stamp on it) feels strong and tool-like. I hit the strop a few times, and it is shaving sharp. The rivet is not too tight or loose. The problems listed in other reviews are not an issue with this one. I did want the blue presentation box but didn't get one. This arrived in a small see-through plastic sheath. It does not look refined, it is basic, yet it is my coolest knife. It some tool marks on it, and I believe this is going to age nicely. I'm really happy with it. If you look up for the article: Higokonami: The Archetype for Japanese Penknives by Dr. Ruldof Dick. He will explain who Nagao, Seishakusho, and, the old master (that you haven't bought off desertcart, Osamu Tomita. Nagao is 50 years old, so he is not the old master. But, his family is the originator of the Higonokami knife. If your Higonokami has a stamp on the blade, it is a Seishakusho made with machines. Both knives are similar, according to the tradition of the knife.
Review: Cool knife, real Japan, great value - I really like this knife. it’s the real deal from Japan, solid construction. Great value. definitely recommend.

## Features

- Blade length 3.5inch(9cm~10cm)
- Grip length 4.5inch(12cm), Total length 8.5inch
- Warikomi
- All Hand-Made, Forging and Hummered Work
- Japanese Traditional Crafting Technique, over 100 years

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Blade Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
| Item Length | 8.5 Inches |
| Blade Length | 3.5 Inches |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Is Product Cordless | Yes |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Special Features | Foldable |
| Theme | Japanese Culture |
| Style | Japanese |
| Color | Nickel |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** HIGO NO KAMI
- **Color:** Nickel
- **Handle Material:** Wood
- **Included Components:** Pocket Clip
- **Model Name:** Higo no Kami
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Utility tasks, Everyday use, Collectible item
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Style:** Japanese

## Images

![Tokudai(Size XL) Nagaokoma, Warikomi, Nickel, Import from JAPAN - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61yJaLmqqDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What do the characters on the side mean?**
A: Trademark registration 　higonokami constant　kane(This is the meaning of the 　　　商標登録　　　　　肥後守　　　定steel.) koma(There is a sense of the horse.)　　　駒  （鋼駒）　It is roughly this meaning.

**Q: What is the primary use for a knife with this design?**
A: Great fly fishing utility knife when you dont want to use your expensive blades.

**Q: Is there a model of this knife that locks?**
A: No, it's an old historic knife.  It's a utility knife but I love this knife.  It has a high HRC, cool blue steel, and can get a super-sharp edge.

**Q: Is this a knock off ?**
A: The "knockoff" is called higonaifu or higo style knife and it has a samurai on the knife. It's not really a knock off because they do not claim to be a higonokami knife, but rather a separate knife in the "style of" the higonokami knife.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm really happy with it, history and craftsmanship in a folding package.
*by J***S on January 8, 2018*

This is a honeymoon review... I just got it 15 minutes ago. I recently got into knife collecting, nothing major. I wanted a few pocket knife style knives that were representative of the country which they were made. This is my first Japanese steel. Some have said that it feels like you are holding history, it really feels like old craftsmanship. The blade (has a stamp on it) feels strong and tool-like. I hit the strop a few times, and it is shaving sharp. The rivet is not too tight or loose. The problems listed in other reviews are not an issue with this one. I did want the blue presentation box but didn't get one. This arrived in a small see-through plastic sheath. It does not look refined, it is basic, yet it is my coolest knife. It some tool marks on it, and I believe this is going to age nicely. I'm really happy with it. If you look up for the article: Higokonami: The Archetype for Japanese Penknives by Dr. Ruldof Dick. He will explain who Nagao, Seishakusho, and, the old master (that you haven't bought off Amazon, Osamu Tomita. Nagao is 50 years old, so he is not the old master. But, his family is the originator of the Higonokami knife. If your Higonokami has a stamp on the blade, it is a Seishakusho made with machines. Both knives are similar, according to the tradition of the knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool knife, real Japan, great value
*by J***B on March 29, 2025*

I really like this knife. it’s the real deal from Japan, solid construction. Great value. definitely recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Likely fake with SK steel (Not blue/aogami), still pretty good overall
*by J***J on June 14, 2015*

The version I received had slight differences from the picture. There was no writing on the blade itself and there were only two distinct "shades" on the blade, not a third (which i believe would be Aogami). In addition, the knife itself came in a simple clear plastic bag/wrap. This along with a lot of online browsing has let me to believe that this may likely (at least the one I received) be a copy which is composed of an SK steel cutting edge. SK steel is considered to be lesser and more impure than blue aogami steel. This leaves me disappointed since I was really hoping for some good blue steel in an XL higo (not a big deal since I ordered a couple others which were authentic hehe). Overall however, the knife is still pretty decent, though a bit stiff at first. I've also managed to put a lovely mirror polish on it and it cuts magnificently, so I'm still content. I'll reiterate that this issue may have been mine alone, I have no idea.

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