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,

The 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 59–61 HRC. The handle scales are formed from stainless steel sheet, pinned to the blade with a single rivet that allows the blade to pivot and remain closed through friction rather than a mechanical lock.

This knife is designed for precision tasks such as peeling fruit, trimming vegetables, or sharpening pencils, prioritising sharpness and control over leverage. The opening mechanism uses a chikiri lever on the spine to deploy the blade without springs or ball bearings. Care instructions specify washing with neutral detergent and wiping dry after use, avoiding dishwashers and prolonged heat exposure. It is not intended for cutting hard materials like bone. The unit weighs 31 g with a heel height of 13 mm, offering a lightweight profile suitable for detailed household utility work.