The Ohta FK7 higonokami pocket knife was designed and made by hand by Hiroaki Ohta. This Japanese knifemaker’s design bears close resemblance to the famous Higonokami knives. Strictly speaking, it isn’t a Higonokami knife because there is only one producer that can use the term Higonokami.
The reverse tanto blade is made from D2 steel and has a full flat grind. The blade has two colours – matte black and metallic. Not only do these colours contrast nicely, but the matte black finish also protects the steel from corrosion.
When the knife is closed, you open the blade by pushing the latch at the front of the knife towards the spine of the handle. You keep pressing the latch with your thumb to make sure the knife doesn’t close while you’re using it. To close the knife, use your hand to push the blade back in. Because this knife doesn’t have a lock, it complies with the local laws and regulations in many countries with regard to carrying folding knives.
## Higonokamis
The first Higonokamis were produced by blacksmiths who also made samurai swords. When the samurai were relieved of their duties, these blacksmiths were forced to find another way to make money.
With its perfect simplicity and functionality, the higonokami became a very popular type of knife. It seemed to get forgotten for a while, but higonokami knives are back! New materials and variations have given these knives a new lease of life.
## Purpleheart wood
This type of wood is extremely dense and water-resistant. Purpleheart wood is also one of the hardest and stiffest woods worldwide. The scales for this knife are made from the core of the tree. This wood has a very distinctive purple colour. When exposed to UV light, the wood changes colour, bringing out the brown undertone. If you use a lacquer that blocks UV radiation, you can prevent this from happening. The scales of the knives are not lacquered, still have that purple colour, and are made from one piece of wood.
Please note: this is a natural product. Each knife is unique and the pattern of the wood may vary.
Blade length7.1 cm,Weight28 g,Material handle,wood, purple heart wood,Type of steel,D2,Also popular5 ReviewsHigonokami pocket knife 7,7 cm HIGO152, Blue paper steel£102.95In stock2 ReviewsOhta FK5 Higonokami-pocket knife, desert ironwood£72.95In stockHigonokami pocket knife 7.3 cm HIGOC1B, Blue paper steel, Bronze Finished Steel£57.45In stock1 ReviewsOhta FK5 Higonokami-pocket knife, purple heart£62.95± 2 months2 ReviewsOhta FK5 Higonokami-pocket knife, walnut wood£62.95± 2 weeks10 ReviewsHigonokami pocket knife 7,3 cm HIGO27, Blue paper steel£47.45± 1 month2 ReviewsHigonokami pocket knife 7.3 cm HIGOCBB, Blue paper steel, Matte Black Steel£57.45In stockHigonokami pocket knife 7,7 cm HIGO12BR, White paper steel, sheepfoot£85.95± 3 days11 ReviewsHigonokami pocket knife 7 cm HIGO09, Blue paper steel, messing£37.95Not availableHigonokami pocket knife 5 cm HIGO75BS, SK-carbon steel, brass£41.95± 1 weekReviewsAverage rating2 ReviewsAnton, Driebergen-RijsenburgFriday, 18 May 2018,In generalValue for moneyExpectationsThis review has been written in Dutch. Click to read.Peter, Frankfurt / MainFriday, 29 September 2017,In generalValue for moneyExpectationsThis review has been written in German. Click to read.SpecificationsGeneral information;Brand,Ohta knives,Colour,brown, purple, silver, black,Designer,Hiroaki Ohta,Can be engravedYes,Warranty on materials and manufacturing defects2 year,Series,FK7,Country of originJapan,Article number,OHTA-OFF-FK7-PH,UK Carry FriendlyYes,Dimensions & weight;Blade height1.6 cm,Blade length7.1 cm,Cutting edge length6.7 cm,Blade thickness2 mm,Closed length,11.7 cm,Total length,16.7 cm,Weight28 g,Material;Material handle,wood, purple heart wood,Material sheath / pouch,leather,Type of steel,D2,Features & functions;Finish blade,brut de forge, satin,Right or left-handed,symmetrical,Blade shape,reverse tanto, sheep foot,Type of edgeplain edge,Tools,knife,Opening system,Chikiri,Type,higonokami,Pocket clip,No,Lockfriction folder, no blocking,Can be opened with one hand,Yes,Sharpening angle23º,Way of sharpeningflat,Number of tools,1,Scope of delivery;Pouch,Yes.
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