Bit of a correction here: note that the knife maker is Nagao Motosuke, not Nagao Higonokami. Higonokami is just the name of the knife and means Lord of Higo. Nagao did not invent this model and was just one of several makers of it, before becoming the only remaining one to be able to do so using the trademarked name Higonokami.
I’ve just learned that the “finger groove” as you called it, is actually a cloud pattern! When the knife is opened without the tip exposed it symbolizes Mount Fuji behind the clouds! I thought that point alone had some merit to how much thought when into it right down to the tiny details like this! Hope you like my input! I’m brand new to these and mine is still in the mail, but I love the history behind these wonderful Japanese folders!! Cheers! Jeff Mayville.
Hi, I'm doing what I usually do,, I order something, and then look for videos about it, 😂,, Thanks for yours, it's the best I've found so far, 👍 The one I've ordered has a 2inch blade, brass handle, and comes in a leather pocket slip with key ring, 🎉.. It's from the main importer of these knives here in England,, (Cyclaire) it's more expensive than the "standard" version, but I'd have been searching for a suitable slip for it anyway,,, ps, it's in blur paper steel tool.!! All the best my friend,, John..
Be careful, these are addictive! Thankfully, I'm more likely to go buy another Opinel, so I may be somewhat safe! 😅 I've seen the model you described on Warriors and Wonders, but have yet to pull the trigger on it. You'll have to let me know what you think of it when it arrives! Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven It arrived yesterday morning, and it's absolutely fantastic, I did have to put some oil on the pivot and sharpen it a bit,. The centering is perfect and I love the laminated blue paper steel,. It's going to take a fair bit of use before I'm not "frightened" of the opening method, as it's extremely sharp now,, The simplicity is great, with all the emphasis on the quality of the blade,,. I should have got one of these years ago,, all the best my friend,, 👍
Hi! Thanks for the video! I just ordered one of these, size L, steel cable, hehehe. What kind of oil do you recommend using to protect it against rust? Thanks again! :D
@@Le_Sourpuss Hello! I use either camellia blade oil (bought at the same place as this knife) or plain, mineral oil. Both work beautifully in keeping the blade (and handle!) free of rust. Cheers!
I love Higonokamis! Unfortunately, they can be very addictive too! I like other brands as well, including wooden ones, just so long as they’re made in Japan. Opinel’s are great too, but I stopped at 3 of those (5, 8 & 9), unlike the Higos! I’d probably go with sheepsfoot, but don’t start me on Tantos!!!
Hello, your Japanese pronunciation is correct. I'm a little good at Japanese. Because I'm 102% Japanese. In order to keep Higonokami in your pocket, you need to secure the blade and grip with a rubber band. Many children failed to do so and were injured. Children at that time sharpened pencils at Higonokami and made toys from bamboo and wood. Unfortunately, there is a trend in today's children to avoid having knives as much as possible. That's why you can't even peel the skin off an apple.
I'm glad to know I got something right! I understand that friction-folders can be on the more dangerous side, but I've personally never had it open in my pocket. Perhaps models that aren't as tight at the pivot hold a greater risk? 🤔 I appreciate the history behind these. It's unfortunate that we, as a collective culture have taught youngsters to stay away from sharp objects, instead of teaching them how to be safe around sharp objects. Quite a shame, indeed... 😕 Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRavenI know this is a lot later, but I keep mine in a leather sheath I bought at the same store I got the knife. It protects it from scratching and wear and will help slow rusting as it’s a dry environment.
@@Le_Sourpuss Interesting! I've heard so many conflicting answers as to what the characters stand for, so I wasn't entirely certain regarding what I thought I knew! Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven When you use the Google Lens on those characters, you will get slight variations of that but after like 10 or 12 attempts the average translation (after excluding some random stuff that sometimes appeared probably due to the system getting confused) ended up being that. heheheh :D
"I always just like when a knife radiates the culture behind it." Well said, 👏👏👏.
Thanks for watching!
Bit of a correction here: note that the knife maker is Nagao Motosuke, not Nagao Higonokami. Higonokami is just the name of the knife and means Lord of Higo. Nagao did not invent this model and was just one of several makers of it, before becoming the only remaining one to be able to do so using the trademarked name Higonokami.
Thank you for the correction!
Cheers!
I’ve just learned that the “finger groove” as you called it, is actually a cloud pattern! When the knife is opened without the tip exposed it symbolizes Mount Fuji behind the clouds! I thought that point alone had some merit to how much thought when into it right down to the tiny details like this! Hope you like my input! I’m brand new to these and mine is still in the mail, but I love the history behind these wonderful Japanese folders!! Cheers! Jeff Mayville.
Wow! I never knew that! What an interesting observation, my friend-thank you for sharing!
I hope you enjoy your Higo once you receive it!
Cheers!
Hi, I'm doing what I usually do,, I order something, and then look for videos about it, 😂,,
Thanks for yours, it's the best I've found so far, 👍
The one I've ordered has a 2inch blade, brass handle, and comes in a leather pocket slip with key ring, 🎉.. It's from the main importer of these knives here in England,, (Cyclaire) it's more expensive than the "standard" version, but I'd have been searching for a suitable slip for it anyway,,, ps, it's in blur paper steel tool.!!
All the best my friend,, John..
Be careful, these are addictive! Thankfully, I'm more likely to go buy another Opinel, so I may be somewhat safe! 😅
I've seen the model you described on Warriors and Wonders, but have yet to pull the trigger on it. You'll have to let me know what you think of it when it arrives!
Thanks again for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Cheers, as always!
@@TheKnifeRaven
It arrived yesterday morning, and it's absolutely fantastic,
I did have to put some oil on the pivot and sharpen it a bit,. The centering is perfect and I love the laminated blue paper steel,.
It's going to take a fair bit of use before I'm not "frightened" of the opening method, as it's extremely sharp now,,
The simplicity is great, with all the emphasis on the quality of the blade,,. I should have got one of these years ago,, all the best my friend,, 👍
I have a special edition green one with gold color lettering. I like it.
That sounds beautiful, enjoy!
Very cool Kiridashi! Any idea where I might find one like yours? :O
I got mine at kentofinglewood.com in the small size. I hope this helps!
Cheers!
Hi! Thanks for the video! I just ordered one of these, size L, steel cable, hehehe. What kind of oil do you recommend using to protect it against rust? Thanks again! :D
@@Le_Sourpuss Hello! I use either camellia blade oil (bought at the same place as this knife) or plain, mineral oil. Both work beautifully in keeping the blade (and handle!) free of rust.
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven Thank you very much, man! :D
@@Le_Sourpuss You're welcome!
Cheers!
I love Higonokamis! Unfortunately, they can be very addictive too! I like other brands as well, including wooden ones, just so long as they’re made in Japan.
Opinel’s are great too, but I stopped at 3 of those (5, 8 & 9), unlike the Higos!
I’d probably go with sheepsfoot, but don’t start me on Tantos!!!
Hey, Slick! Glad you enjoyed. Also, if you had to pick, Kotoh or Ohta?
Hello, your Japanese pronunciation is correct. I'm a little good at Japanese. Because I'm 102% Japanese. In order to keep Higonokami in your pocket, you need to secure the blade and grip with a rubber band. Many children failed to do so and were injured. Children at that time sharpened pencils at Higonokami and made toys from bamboo and wood. Unfortunately, there is a trend in today's children to avoid having knives as much as possible. That's why you can't even peel the skin off an apple.
I'm glad to know I got something right!
I understand that friction-folders can be on the more dangerous side, but I've personally never had it open in my pocket. Perhaps models that aren't as tight at the pivot hold a greater risk? 🤔
I appreciate the history behind these. It's unfortunate that we, as a collective culture have taught youngsters to stay away from sharp objects, instead of teaching them how to be safe around sharp objects. Quite a shame, indeed... 😕
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRavenI know this is a lot later, but I keep mine in a leather sheath I bought at the same store I got the knife. It protects it from scratching and wear and will help slow rusting as it’s a dry environment.
@@Bonsoirmonamie That's a great method to carry such a piece! I should probably look into more slips for my knives...
Cheers!
Using Google Lens the characters say something like "Trademark Certificate Higonokami Sadakoma"
@@Le_Sourpuss Interesting! I've heard so many conflicting answers as to what the characters stand for, so I wasn't entirely certain regarding what I thought I knew!
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven When you use the Google Lens on those characters, you will get slight variations of that but after like 10 or 12 attempts the average translation (after excluding some random stuff that sometimes appeared probably due to the system getting confused) ended up being that. heheheh :D
@@Le_Sourpuss Neat! I'll have to keep that in mind if I need to translate something in the future. 😁
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven Cheers man! :D Thank you!