{"product_id":"higonokami-folding-knife","title":"Higonokami Folding Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis cult classic pocket knife has been produced in Japan since 1904. Made from carbon steel for strength, the Higonokami pocket knife features a hand-forged blade that folds into the base and a small latch to reopen it safely. The Japanese characters for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigonokami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e are engraved on the metallic base, letting you carry a little piece of Japanese history with you wherever you go. \u003cem\u003eNot for use on a keychain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout Higonokami Knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the 19th century, a blacksmith in Kyushu is said to have added a simple lever to a basic pocket knife to help open and close the blade more easily. The knife proved to be successful and a guild was formed to oversee the manufacturing of the knife. Only those belonging to the guild could manufacture the knife and use the respected name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigo No Kami\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, which translates to\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \"Lord of Higo\" in honor of the Lord of Kyushu. Today, each higonokami knife is still handmade by the last remaining maker in the guild, Nagao Seisakusho.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Nickel, carbon steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Blade: 1.5\"; Folded: 2.05\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e After use, wipe away any stains with a cloth and camellia oil or other anti-rust oils. Store in a place free from moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHyogo, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saikai","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":28520781709,"sku":"SA-HFK-MED","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini","offer_id":28692282381,"sku":"SA-HFK-MIN","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/5227\/files\/Saikai_Higonokami_Folding_Knife-5.jpg?v=1779801774","url":"https:\/\/firmaciasdirect.com\/products\/higonokami-folding-knife","provider":"rikumo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}