Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Pocket

Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - PocketThe Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife is a traditional friction folder produced by Nagao Kanekoma Factory in Miki City, Hyogo, Japan. This pocket knife features a 52 mm double bevel blade made from VG10 stainless steel using Sanmai construction, where a hard core is forge welded between softer stainless cladding layers. The blade carries a Migaki surface finish and is hardened to 5961 HRC. The handle scales are formed from stainless steel sheet,

and I'd consider it to be one of the best amongst Tanaka's offerings

and stainless exterior offers practical handling for extended slicing work

I designed my own way of manufacturing process

The knife weighs 80g and features a double bevel geometry suitable for precision cutting

His process includes hand laminating the blades

I looked into the option of changing the handle for a custom one

Stainless san-mai cladding protects the core while maintaining corrosion resistance

White #3 steel contains 0

This Nigara SG2 Tsuchime Matt Migaki K-tip Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife with an ebony octagonal handle

Pakka wood comprises laminated wood and resin

and intricate vegetable work

The sakimaru profile combines the straight cutting edge of a takohiki with a gently rounded tip