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Higonokami Blue Paper Folding Knives

Higonokami Blue Paper Folding Knives

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Done in traditional Japanese style, this Higonokami friction folder features a design that dates back to the late 19th century. Made with a thick blue paper steel blade, it has no lock Read More

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epcwks
3
Jun 14, 2018
The fit and finish on this knife is not above average. You can order a Sakai hig of equal or better quality on Needsupply.com. It shipped quite dull. But from my experience with Japanese makers, knives are often dull when shipped wholesale to avoid unnecessary liability. I sharpened this on Norton 1000, 4000 & 8000 polishing stones and now I can shave with it. How long the edge lasts will represent how well the Aogami steel was heat treated. I think I overspent on this blade by about $20 but for all those that have already purchased the knife, take some time to develop the edge and then hone on diamond sprayed horse leather. It will bring out the edge and make it an excellent horticulture shear or mushroom knife or any other delicate use you might have.
DBSS
217
May 31, 2018
I put peanut butter on my toast with sharper knives than this. The action on my knife is super gritty. HIGHLY disappointing. Massdrop I think its time that you started really making sure that you are selling quality items and not junk like this.
Cuda528
2
May 29, 2018
I bought 2 of these. Pretty underwhelmed by the quality. One of the blades would cut copier paper reasonably well but the other was very poorly sharpened and would not cleanly cut at all. This steel almost certainly is not Super Blue (nor was it represented as Super Blue)
H-Litch
105
May 14, 2018
No more jade = No buy
VipeX
191
May 11, 2018
Hey @JonasHeineman , you think you can help us with the questions?
A community member
May 11, 2018
What is more annoying, is the fact you never see any MD staff pitching in with the conversation and clearing up things..
Kavik
5531
May 15, 2018
125 sold, why come in and clear up confusion that might make others see this isn't that spectacular of a deal? Easier to keep luring people in with pics of higher end models and offering $5 to the few who question it when their order arrives 🙄
wiemerimer
120
May 10, 2018
BladeHQ has a slew of these for $5 more if anybody wants a different color and/or doesn't want to wait a month to get the knife. Just another option.
https://www.bladehq.com/cat--Nagao-Higonokami--1950#filter:blade_material:Blue$2520Steel
Icywolfe
137
May 11, 2018
This is the price: https://www.bladehq.com/item--Nagao-Higonokami-Mizushibuki--73351
Exactly the same model of the black one as on this site.
Kavik
5531
May 12, 2018
IcywolfeUnless you're looking at pic 3, 4, or 6 on this site
Jcog
57
May 10, 2018
https://www.amazon.com/Higo-Kami-10-Pocket-Seisakusho/dp/B00EU8MLQY Cheaper and brass handle? Always check amazon first, people.
Jcog
57
May 10, 2018
Sure, who knows if the person in the review is accurate, and both the amazon and Massdrop descriptions are largely vague. But the amazon one is at least reviewed so I kinda know what I am getting into. This drop seems to be a swing in the dark for the most part.
Kavik
5531
May 10, 2018
JcogOn that last part we definitely agree
We won't know unless someone buys it who can read any kanji on the handle or box
rbc3
16
May 10, 2018
I agree with other people's comments about this drop... not enough details! Who makes them? What country are they made in? What type of Blue Steel? Hardened to what Rockwell rating?
Kavik
5531
May 10, 2018
rbc3Wish they would list a point of contact on every drop for who we can tag for sales questions as opposed to comments
rbc3Only one maker has the legal right o make a "Higo no Kami" and he's in Japan. Whether these are genuine is a whole other story. You won't get a rating, he's a personal old shool hand crafted blacksmith. Many people here would benefit from a Google search.
Kavik
5531
May 10, 2018
What's the deal with the black option? Looks like there are 2 different versions listed in the pics. Pic 3 and 4 I'd consider buying, all other black pics would be a pass
Blade looks like a different finish, and different pivot
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