Higonokami Classic

Japanese Folding Pocket Knife (2¾" / 7.1CM)

High carbon steel blade, black handle

Sale price£39.00
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  • 71mm blade made from a single layer of high carbon steel
  • Handle length 98mm
  • Black laser engraved handle
  • Cardboard presentation box included
  • Lifetime guarantee
  • Worldwide delivery

Our Higonokami classic is a strong and very sharp knife. It has a blade 71mm long (so can be carried legally in the UK). The design is characterised by the 'chikiri' - the lever used to open the knife. There is no locking mechanism. Note that this knife is not stainless so please keep it dry to avoid corrosion.

Depending on your location either DPD, Royal Mail or Fed-Ex will deliver your order. We use DEVLND Fulfilment to ship our products, so this will appear on any messages from DPD, Royal Mail or Fed-EX - e.g. "Your parcel from DEVLND Fulfilment is due to be delivered today."

SHIPPING TIMES - UK MAINLAND

All age-restricted items will be sent via DPD Next Day. Non age-restricted items can be sent via Royal Mail 24hr or Royal Mail 48hr. Order by 12pm for next day.

Age ID will be required upon delivery of age-restricted items in addition to online age verification.

SHIPPING TIMES - OUTSIDE UK MAINLAND

Orders dispatched within 3 working days via LG or Fed-Ex with door-to-door tracking. Allow 10 days for delivery – time will vary depending on country and customs procedures.

14-day full satisfaction returns policy

If you are not fully satisfied with your product, you can return it within a period of 14 days from date of purchase for a full refund. The product must be in perfect condition, such that it could be sold again. Once we receive the item, we will process your refund within 30 days."

Returning your product

Returns are simple:
  • Email customerservices@togknives.com with your name, the product you are returning and the reason you are returning it.
  • Package your product very securely. Knives must not pierce the packaging even if it is dropped. Ideally use the original packaging.
  • Post your products to:
    Returns Department
    TOG Knives Ltd.c/o DEVLND Ltd,
    195 South Liberty Lane,
    Bristol, BS3 2TN

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HIGONOKAMI

A ‘Higonokami’ is a traditional Japanese folding pocket knife, designed in 1896. These knives were once carried by virtually every person in Japan. The name means “Lord-of-Higo”. Higo was an old province in Japan, on the island of Kyūshū, today’s Kumamoto Prefecture. “Kami”, literally “protector”, was used as an honourable title for Samurai of very high rank bestowed upon them by the shōgun.

5TH GENERATION BLACKSMITH

The only maker allowed to call his knives ‘Higonokami’ now is 5th generation blacksmith Mr Nagao, based in Miki. Mr Nagao has produced these knives for TOG and we have laser etched our logo on the handles.

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Product Customer Reviews

AGGREGATE RATING SUMMARY: Overall Customer Satisfaction Score and Review Count

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Product: Higonokami Classic

Average Customer Rating: 4.63 out of 5 stars

Total Number of Reviews: 180 customer reviews

Customer Satisfaction Level: Excellent - Highly Satisfied Customers


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  • Customer Topic: design
    Customer Consensus: Customers appreciated the excellent and simple design of the product, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
  • Customer Topic: quality
    Customer Consensus: Customers keep praising the exceptional quality of the knife, with many describing it as great, exceptional, and top quality.
  • Customer Topic: delivery
    Customer Consensus: Customers raved about the quick delivery and great quality of the product from the company in Japan.
  • Customer Topic: blade
    Customer Consensus: A significant number of customers remarked that the blade is exceptionally sharp and feels like it'll hold and take an edge well.
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    Customer Consensus: Customers expressed appreciation for the tool, describing it as a useful little tool, highly recommended.

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Notable Customer Quotes and Testimonials:

  • Customer Quote: \"Great quality, great design, simple and sharp pocket knife.\"
    - Petrus (Verified Customer)
  • Customer Quote: \"Good quality service and delivery.\"
    - Robert B. (Verified Customer)
  • Customer Quote: \"Nice little knife delivered quickly, well worth the price\"
    - Samantha R. (Verified Customer)

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Overall Customer Feedback Summary:

The Higonokami Classic knife is praised for its excellent design, exceptional quality, and sharp blade. Customers also appreciate the quick delivery and find it a highly recommended tool.

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INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS: Complete User Testimonials and Detailed Feedback

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Recent Customer Reviews (10 reviews shown):

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    Review Title: Very happy with it. Well

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Timothy H. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-11-20

    Customer Feedback:

    Very happy with it. Well made. And very sharp.
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    Review Title: Super sharp, great quality knife

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: John D. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-08-31

    Customer Feedback:

    Super sharp, great quality knife
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    Review Title: Sent first one back as

    Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (Poor)

    Reviewer Name: Stewart S. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-05-22

    Customer Feedback:

    Sent first one back as blade was dull. Received second knife and exactly the same. Don’t get your hopes up for a sharp knife
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    Review Title: Great knife. I now have

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Mark W. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-05-20

    Customer Feedback:

    Great knife. I now have three of these!
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    Review Title: Hasn’t left my pocket since

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Shane M. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-04-29

    Customer Feedback:

    Hasn’t left my pocket since purchase.\nAbsolutely love it, good quality!
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    Review Title: The pin came out the

    Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (Poor)

    Reviewer Name: Kevin S. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-04-23

    Customer Feedback:

    The pin came out the blade on first use and the blade separated from the handle
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    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Steven (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-04-23

    Customer Feedback:

    Great knife
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    Review Title: It's minimalistic, it's pleasantly rough,

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: Karol R. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2024-12-12

    Customer Feedback:

    It's minimalistic, it's pleasantly rough, it's simple, there is minimum that can go wrong with this knife (majority is users error). \n\nThe finish is good (I could play with the spine of the blade but I don't see a reason to). \nI went for carbon steel one as it will not be an EDC, but more of a trusted sharp tool dealing with parcels and occassionally some in-house special missions. \n\nHowever - it's for sure a very nice addition to my collection of knives and surely draws attention. \nGreat little knife!
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    Review Title: This is a really useful

    Customer Rating: 5 out of 5 stars (Excellent)

    Reviewer Name: John R. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2024-12-04

    Customer Feedback:

    This is a really useful pocket knife which I use for opening boxes and envelopes of all sizes. The sharp blade makes cutting precise and safe. It is so good that I bought a second as I would use it anywhere in the house and leave it. Having a second in a desk drawer means I am never without it.
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    Review Title: Poor finish, I cut my

    Customer Rating: 1 out of 5 stars (Poor)

    Reviewer Name: Zac C. (Verified Purchase)

    Review Date: 2025-01-14

    Customer Feedback:

    Poor finish, I cut my hand on the handle as the edges are sharp, very disappointed
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