Higonokami Suggestions

[jellette]

I am looking to buy a new Higonokami.
Maybe Titanium frame, Damascus blade, traditional?

I need suggestions or links to good ones, so I don't get burnt, because don't know enough about them to know if it is good or not.

From $1 to less than $200.

Thanks.

 

[Hackenslash]

If you stick with a reputable dealer you should be fine. Just do a search for "higo" at the dealer of choice.
http://http://www.bladehq.com/?search=Higo#

 

[evilgreg]

I am looking to buy a new Higonokami.
Maybe Titanium frame, Damascus blade, traditional?

I need suggestions or links to good ones, so I don't get burnt, because don't know enough about them to know if it is good or not.

From $1 to less than $200.

Thanks.

I'd suggest you browse the Higo section at some big knife shop and buy a cheap one that has the crappy fold-over handle and totally screams Higo to you, then also buy yourself an Ohta or something similar and carry that instead.

 

[jellette]

I will check these out, thanks.

 

[wensynch]

This may help you in your decision and maybe narrow your focus:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?87498-Higonokami-story

 

[G. Scott H.]

A.G. sells an interesting modern Higo style knife. Pattern welded blade (AUS-8 core) and carbon fiber scales. It does have a liner lock, unlike the traditionals, but I still think it's cool.

https://agrussell.com/knife/Mino-Kami-Japanese-Folder--NER-LV203D#

edit: Another from A.G., D2 blade, G10 handle. Also a liner lock.

https://agrussell.com/knife/Hikari-Higo-No-Kami-Folder--NER-HK07

 

[HSC ///]

I'm about to start a batch, lmk if I can assist

I have a bar of Damascus

 

[jellette]

Sorry, HSC /// , I missed your reply - please let me know what you are planning on making, when, etc.

 

[brownshoe]

A Higonokami is a friction folder. If you've never had one before, I'd suggest you try out a cheap one first. The pattern may not be to your taste. I got one and the first thing I did was make a sheath for it so it wouldn't open in my pocket. It's an OK knife, but I like other patterns better.

 

[HSC ///]

A Higonokami is a friction folder. If you've never had one before, I'd suggest you try out a cheap one first. The pattern may not be to your taste. I got one and the first thing I did was make a sheath for it so it wouldn't open in my pocket. It's an OK knife, but I like other patterns better.

Good point. I have sheaths for mine. Also some like Otha's come tight. As you know the pivot is sometimes accessible and can be adjusted for the amount of friction tension.


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[jellette]

A Higonokami is a friction folder. If you've never had one before, I'd suggest you try out a cheap one first. The pattern may not be to your taste. I got one and the first thing I did was make a sheath for it so it wouldn't open in my pocket. It's an OK knife, but I like other patterns better.

Yes, I agree. I bought one of Nighthaxan's Friction Folders a while ago and paid extra to have a slip sheath made for it.