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

serving as a dedicated tool within the Sashimi hōchō family for artful raw protein preparation

which often the diamond plate tends to get stuck to the waterstone

though the thin geometry behind the edge requires care during use as the blade can be brittle

displaying distinctive Tsugaru ripple markings through an etched surface finish

This nimai stainless clad blade measures 37mm at the heel and tapers from 3

This K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge

A western pakka wood handle with bolster pairs with the blade

8mm spine thickness from heel to tip and measures 157mm along the cutting edge

handmade products do vary individually

Width of Spine at Middle of Blade  3

3% carbon and 1

as well as in-hand preparation