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Motosuke Nagao — Higonokami Folding Knife White Paper Steel Chrome Handle
USD $42.99
Chrome-plated Higonokami with a Shirogami White Paper Steel blade for traditional purists.
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Specifications
- Blade Material
- Shirogami White Paper Steel
- Handle
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- Blade Length
- 7cm
- Total Length
- 16.5cm
- Weight
- 55g
- HRC
- 60
- Lock
- Friction
Description
This chrome-handled Higonokami from Motosuke Nagao features a Shirogami White Paper Steel blade prized by traditionalists for its ease of sharpening and exceptionally fine edge. The chrome-plated handle resists tarnish while maintaining the iconic flat-bar silhouette. A faithful pocket companion for those who value simplicity and heritage.
Simplicity as Philosophy
No lock, no clip, no complications—just steel, leverage, and intention. Open the blade with your thumb, make your cut, fold it away. The Higonokami asks nothing but respect for the basics.
In a world of tactical complexity, this knife is a quiet statement of self-assurance.
White Steel Purity
Shirogami White Paper Steel contains no alloying elements beyond carbon and iron, yielding the purest edge geometry in Japanese metallurgy. It sharpens to a mirror finish on a simple whetstone in minutes.
The chrome plating protects the handle from the moisture of daily carry while preserving the knife’s century-old profile.
Knife Care & Maintenance
Keep your blade performing at its best. Rinse and dry after each use to prevent corrosion. Apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade periodically. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a consistent angle. Store in a sheath, knife roll, or magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, wipe after contact with acidic foods. For folding knives, clean the pivot area and apply a drop of lubricant to ensure smooth deployment.
