{"product_id":"85mm-hand-forged-higo","title":"85mm Hand-forged Higo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is with great joy that we add another beautiful creation of Tomita-san's to the JTA range. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pocket knives are Tomita-san's reinterpretation of a the classic Japanese folding Higo knife. Instead of using a flat sheet of brass or steel for the handle, Tomita-san has cut and folded his from much thicker stock (approximately 2mm) and hand-hammered a tsuchime finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finish is carried through to the blade as well, but is far from the most striking thing about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomita-san has chosen to laminate the blade in such a fashion as to create a pronounced joining line between the two steels. It evokes the \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e that is so distinctive on Japanese swords - but is produced in a very different fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade and handle are joined with a brass rivet. As the Higo loosens with use over it's lifetime, this rivet can be hammered to re-tighten the folding action of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white paper steel (shirogami #2) cutting edge is a low-impurity high-carbon steel that will happily abrade on a sharpening stone and take a fantastic edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results and longest life, we recommend drying this knife after use. If storing for a period of time, a light coat of oil will prevent patination or oxidisation. Camellia oil is a good choice for this but almost any will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eFolded: 115mm (end of handle to tang)\u003cbr\u003eUnfolded: 167mm (end of handle to point)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 85mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 75mm (point to centre of rivet)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390266523871,"sku":"G-CC043","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/85mmHand-forgedHigo1_2.jpg?v=1781674712","url":"https:\/\/www.japanesetools.com.au\/products\/85mm-hand-forged-higo","provider":"Japanese Tools Australia ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}