Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Medium

Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - MediumThe Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife Medium is a traditional friction folder crafted by Nagao Kanekoma Factory in Miki City, Hyogo. This medium sized utility knife features a 70 mm double bevel blade constructed from VG10 stainless steel using a Sanmai (three piece) cladding method, where a hard core is forge welded between softer stainless layers. The blade is finished in a Migaki polish and housed within a stainless steel scale handle, secured by

The Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Medium is a traditional friction folder crafted by Nagao Kanekoma Factory in Miki City, Hyogo. This medium-sized utility knife features a 70 mm double-bevel blade constructed from VG10 stainless steel using a Sanmai (three-piece) cladding method, where a hard core is forge-welded between softer stainless layers. The blade is finished in a Migaki polish and housed within a stainless steel scale handle, secured by a single rivet that allows the blade to pivot and lock via friction without a mechanical lock. Weighing 42 g, it retains the classic chikiri lever design originally refined in 1894 for thumb deployment.

Designed for delicate precision tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits or vegetables, this knife suits household users and gift buyers seeking a characterful tool with stainless steel convenience. The VG10 core, hardened to 59–61 HRC, offers good edge retention and is sharpened on waterstones, while the full-stainless construction eliminates the rust concerns associated with traditional carbon steel versions. Care involves washing with neutral detergent and drying immediately, avoiding dishwashers or heat sources. As a non-locking folder, it is unregulated in many regions and pairs well with other traditional tools for light-duty work.