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Motosuke Nagao Higonokami S55C Chrome

€ 25,00 € 21,00 (including VAT)
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Motosuke Nagao Higonokami S55C Chrome

This Japanese Higonokami knife is made of Japanese JIS S55C high-carbon steel (non-rustproof). This double-sided sharpened knife is completely hand-forged by the only master smith who can make Higonokami knives (Motosuke Nagao). The blade is firm and manual sharpened and is very easy to sharpen yourself. This knife can be ordered in 3 different lengths, you can select the correct length in your ordering process. (Because these are handmade products, the final knife delivered may be a few mm longer or shorter than the stated length). Note that the stated length is measured including the Chikiri (lever), the cutting length of the blade with a 100mm Higonokami is about 75mm. This is measured according to the traditional Japanese method.

  • Blade length (from the point to the Chikiri): 90 mm (M), 100 mm (L), 120 mm (EL)
  • Total length: 160 mm (M), 170 mm (L), 215 mm (EL)
  • Weight: 31.3 grams (M), 40.4 grams (L), 66.2 grams (EL)
  • Steel type: Japanese high carbon JIS S55C mono steel (not stainless)
  • Hardness: 61 (Rockwell C)
  • handle: chrome-plated stainless steel, high-gloss polished

Steel type

C(%)min-max

Si(%)min-max

Mn(%)min-max

P(%)max

S(%)max

Cr(%)min-max

S55C

0.52-0.60

0.15-0.35

0.60-0.90

0.025

0.025

0.20-0.40

We only sell the knives in our range to people aged 18 and older. By ordering a knife with us you declare to be over 18 years old and that it is legal to import these knives into your country. We are not responsible for any Customs Seizures and Forfeitures.

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