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The locking mechanism is simple and effective, holding the blade firmly open and complemented by a lever on the back of the blade for an effortless opening action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe snakewood used on the handle of these knives echoes the highly distinctive pattern of the blade. Due to the idiosyncrasies of snakewood timber, as well as the slight variation in forging patterns in the blade, so each of these knives is unique. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari Japan have been operating since 2010, specialising in traditional Higo folding pocket knives and are based in Seki city, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade: L71 x W18 x T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;3mm\u003c\/span\u003e (at largest point)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle: L107 x W20 x T15mm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(at largest point)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: 120g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1026655560,"sku":"NIS-HK07DS","price":198.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/TraditionalJapaneseDamascusFoldingPocketKnife-SnakewoodHandle.jpg?v=1761268399"},{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-damascus-folding-pocket-knife-cocobolo-wood-handle","title":"Traditional Japanese Damascus Folding Pocket Knife - Cocobolo Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditional Japanese Damascus Folding Pocket Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle is beautifully constructed in a style that has been used for more than a hundred years. It has a Cocobolo wood handle and hardened stainless steel body. The locking mechanism is simple and effective. The lever tang prevents the blade from folding backwards and allows for a user friendly experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis traditionally made Japanese Damascus folding pocket knife consists of a hardened stainless steel core and is laminated between multiple layers (Damascus pattern) of a softer stainless steel. The hard core allows the knife to have a sharp edge while the folded softer steel is laminated to give support to the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade: L80 x W\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;\u003c\/span\u003e20 x T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;\u003c\/span\u003e3mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle: L108 x W\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026lt;\u003c\/span\u003e22 x T18mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: 120g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1277887216,"sku":"NIS-HK104DMCBL","price":218.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/TraditionalJapaneseDamascusFoldingPocketKnife-CocoboloWoodHandleclose.jpg?v=1761301066"},{"product_id":"mouse-knife","title":"Mouse Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall in size but big on craftsmanship, the \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Japan Mouse knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully made everyday companion. Inspired by the traditional Japanese Higonokami style, this compact folding knife features a durable \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-8 stainless steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance and everyday cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant \u003cstrong\u003eEbony wood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a comfortable grip while complementing the brass ferral with its rich, natural finish. Fitted with a handy \u003cstrong\u003ecarabiner clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Mouse Higo easily attaches to a belt loop, backpack, keyring or gear bag, ensuring it's always within reach when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for opening packages, trimming cord, camping, hiking or daily carry, this compact knife combines traditional Japanese styling with modern practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade: Damascus with AUS-8 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle: Ebony Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length: 20mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle Length: 52mm (excluding carabiner)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall Length: 86mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36682597893,"sku":"NIS-MK018A","price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/mouseknife_1.jpg?v=1761518901"},{"product_id":"hikari-folding-steak-knife-damascus-blade","title":"Hikari Folding Steak Knife, Damascus Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a modern version of a classical steak knife shape. Very compact when folded, so ideal for home or use on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handsome Damascus Steel blade \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewith AUS8 ~60HRC stainless steel core, provides outstanding cutting performance, so you can enjoy effortless cutting every dinnertime!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiner-lock system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDamascus steel blade with AUS8 ~60HRC stainless steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCocobolo wood handle, screws are made of blue titanium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a leather carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall length is 225mm | Handle length: 121mm | blade length 100mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade thickness 2.5mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight 68g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46404105306335,"sku":"NIS-HKSK01-CBL","price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/HikariFoldingSteakKnife_DamascusBlade1.jpg?v=1761518060"},{"product_id":"hikari-folding-steak-knife-d2-blue-titanium-blade","title":"Hikari Folding Steak Knife, D2 Blue Titanium Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Hikari Steak knife is a modern version of a classical and widely used \u003cem\u003eHigonokami\u003c\/em\u003e knife. 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Fitted with a handy \u003cstrong\u003ecarabiner clip\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Mouse Higo easily attaches to a belt loop, backpack, keyring or gear bag, ensuring it's always within reach when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for opening packages, trimming cord, camping, hiking or daily carry, this compact knife combines traditional Japanese styling with modern practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade: Damascus with AUS-8 Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle: Ebony Wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade Length: 20mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandle Length: 52mm (excluding carabiner)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOverall Length: 86mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46910622040287,"sku":"NIS-MK018DM","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/DamascusMouseKnife_d015338e-7859-436d-b111-d692f96db61a.jpg?v=1761261915"},{"product_id":"traditional-japanese-damascus-folding-pocket-knife-carbon-fibre-handle","title":"Traditional Japanese Damascus Folding Pocket Knife - Carbon Fibre Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis traditionally made Japanese Damascus folding pocket knife's blade features a hardened stainless steel core laminated between multiple layers (Damascus pattern) of a softer stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard core allows the knife to take an extremely sharp edge while the folded softer steel is laminated to give support to the blade. 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This blade material and finish is the same as that found throughout Hikari's Damascus range, but the blade itself is larger than any other model - giving the steels' pattern extra room to shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eUniquely, however, the Outdoorsman's knife's handle is scaled with black G10. This epoxy composite is reinforced with fibreglass and is the material of choice for knife makers looking for a solution that is dense, durable, and impervious to moisture, wear, and temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"579\" data-start=\"172\"\u003eIts matte surface offers a confident, secure grip in the hand, and the milled finish reveals the G10's layers in a way that beautifully echoes the steel of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"899\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade: 94 mm (L) × 18 mm (W) × \u0026lt;4 mm (T, at widest point)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTotal Length: 215 mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"996\" data-start=\"970\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight: 152g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1013\" data-start=\"998\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"998\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1083\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCore Edge Steel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel with a Damascus finish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1086\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHardness: HRC 59 (Rockwell)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47445500264671,"sku":"NIS-HK105DM","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/DamascusHigoHuntingKnife-BlackHandle.jpg?v=1761217263"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/collections\/pocket-knife-bundle-japanese-tools-australia-561647.jpg?v=1789001619","url":"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/collections\/folding-pocket-knives.oembed","provider":"Japanese Tools Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}