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Motosuke Nagao Higonokami S55C Black -Emperor limited edition-
Motosuke Nagao Higonokami S55C black, - limited edition -
This Japanese Higonokami knife is made from Japanese JIS S55C high-carbon steel (non-stainless). This simple but effective double-sided sharpened knife is completely forged by the only master smith who is allowed to make Higonokami knives (Motosuke Nagao). The blade is sturdy and manually sharpened and is very easy to sharpen yourself.
This limited edition version of the famous Higonokami is provided with a ring around the mounting pin with the Imperial Standard on it.
Because these are handmade products, the final knife delivered may be several mm longer or shorter than the stated length. Note that the stated length is measured incl. The Chikiri (lever), the cutting length of the blade with a 90 mm Higonokami is approximately 70-75 mm for the 100 mm version and 90-96 mm for the 120 mm variant. This is measured according to the traditional Japanese method.
- Blade length (from the tip to the Chikiri): 95-100 mm (L), 115-125 mm (XL)
- Total length: 170 mm (L), 215 (XL)
- Weight: 40 grams (L), 64 grams (XL)
- Steel type: Japanese high carbon JIS S55C mono steel (not stainless)
- Hardness: 61 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: black non-stainless steel.
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.
