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Motosuke Nagao Higonokami SK-5 Chrome XL
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Motosuke Nagao Higonokami Chrome XL
This Japanese Higonokami knife is made of Japanese SK-5 carbon steel (non-stainless). This hard core steel is forged betweer 2 layers of softer steel for protection. Due to the high hardness of the core steel, this knife stays sharp for a very long time. This double-sided sharpened knife is completely hand-forged by the only master smith who can make Higonokami knives (Motosuke Nagao). The blade is sturdy and manually sharpened and is very easy to sharpen yourself.
(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 incl. the Chikiri (lever), This is measured according to the traditional Japanese method.
- Blade length (from the point to the Chikiri): 120mm (XL), length of the cutting edge is approximately 90 mm
- Total length: 210 mm (L)
- Weight: 64 grams (L)
- Steel type: core steel: Japanese SK-5 steel (not stainless), Sanmai forged (ie SK-5 in the core and on the outside a softer steel grade.
- Hardness: 61 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: high-gloss polished chromed stainless steel.
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.
