Tomita Higo Folding Knife

⚠️ Sorry, Tomita Higo Folding Knife is discontinued. Please Contact Us for advice on alternatives.

• 3.1oz
• 6.6"
• 3" blades
• Shirogami White Paper Steel
• Made in Sanjo, Japan

Please note: By law, we are not permitted to sell a knife or blade to any person under the age of 18. By placing an order for one of these items you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. These items must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Product description

Poor old Tomita san passed away some time ago, and his knives are now no longer available. If you have one already - look after it.

Tomita san is very definitely of the old school. Hiding away in his dingy forge in the outskirts of Miki, he hand laminates his Shirogami White Paper Steel blades, leaving a wavy edge pattern between the hard inner layer and softer steel. The handles and soft steel are finished with hammer tone Tsuchime pattern, and his wife sews pretty kimono fabric bags for each knife. Due to the hand made nature of these knives, there is quite a bit of variation in dimensions. So old school is Tomita san, in fact, that these come only half sharpened, and benefit from a few minutes with a #1000 or #2000 stone.

Japanese higo knives like this are not sprung - the blade hinges on a rivet that starts off stiff and loosens gradually over time. If needs be, a sharp knock with a hammer tightens it up.

Best usage

Keep clean and oil with Camellia oil to prevent rust.