{"product_id":"tomita-white-steel-kengata-higo-knife-black-tsuchime-l","title":"Tomita White Steel Kengata Higo Knife — Black Tsuchime L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Tomita White Steel Kengata Higo Knife — Black Tsuchime L\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTomita White Steel Kengata Higo Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a hand-forged Shirogami #2 blade with a black hammered iron handle in the traditional Japanese Higo knife tradition. Made at the Tomita Nomi Seisakusho in Miki City, Japan, this friction folder is crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eShigeru Tomita\u003c\/strong\u003e, who worked alongside his late brother Osamu Tomita for around 60 years. Today, Shigeru continues the traditional Tomita method in Miki City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2 (White Paper Steel)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Japanese high-carbon steel valued for its purity, fine edge, and ease of sharpening. It features a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ehammered spine\u003c\/strong\u003e and showcases the characteristic Tomita technique known as \u003cstrong\u003eMidareba\u003c\/strong\u003e — a wave-like blade pattern created during the forging process. This distinctive treatment, combined with the \u003cstrong\u003eKengata (sword-style) profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, gives the blade its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made from iron and features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eblack tsuchime (hammered) finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. The textured surface reflects traditional Japanese metalworking and gives the handle a tactile feel. As a classic friction folder, the knife uses the extended \u003cstrong\u003echikiri lever\u003c\/strong\u003e to control the blade without a conventional locking mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a traditional wooden box, this \u003cstrong\u003eLarge (L) model\u003c\/strong\u003e combines hand-forged Japanese craftsmanship with the simple construction associated with traditional Higo folding knives. Its Kengata profile, hammered spine, and distinctive Midareba blade pattern give each example its own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Handmade Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Tomita knife is made through traditional hand-forging and finishing processes, so variations in the blade, hammer marks, finish, colour, and overall appearance are to be expected. The exact tone and appearance of the black finish may vary slightly from piece to piece due to the individual forging, hammering, and finishing process. These are not factory-produced knives, and individual examples may show visible traces of the maker's hand. No two pieces will be exactly alike. If you are looking for a perfectly uniform, machine-finished appearance, this may not be the right knife for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49262926528729,"sku":"CC061","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1173\/3209\/files\/Tomita_White_Steel_Kengata_Higo_Knife_Black_Tsuchime_L.jpg?v=1789620457","url":"https:\/\/penandtool.com\/products\/tomita-white-steel-kengata-higo-knife-black-tsuchime-l","provider":"Pen \u0026 Tool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}