Shun Higo No–kami

This beautifully crafted folding knife is an extremely handsome accessory, whether carried as a tasteful pocketknife or a personal steak knife. First manufactured in 1896 in Meiji-era Japan, this style of knife is considered to be the first Japanese pocketknife. One of the key characteristics of the traditional Higo-No Kami is that when the knife is closed, part of the blade tang protrudes and can be used like a small lever to open the knife with one hand. Whether purchased for yourself or as a gift, the Higo-No Kami is a possession of understated elegance. Shun's elegant Higo-No Kami gentleman's personal knife VG10 blade; high-performance, high-carbon stainless steel is tough, stain resistant, and takes/holds a fine 16° edge, each sideEbony Pakkawood® handle with inlaid mosaic crest; beautiful and durable Locking liner secures blade safely open during use; closes easilyIncludes leather sheathHandcrafted in Japan