--- product_id: 6482114 title: "10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Brass Finish" brand: "higo no kami" price: "247.88 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Higo No Kami" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6482114-10-pocket-knife-by-nagao-seisakusho-brass-finish store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 3" Warikomi steel blade Brass satin handle finish Handmade by last guild maker 10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Brass Finish **Brand:** higo no kami **Price:** 247.88 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Carry history in your pocket — the original Japanese workman's blade, sharp, simple, legendary. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Brass Finish by higo no kami - **How much does it cost?** 247.88 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6482114-10-pocket-knife-by-nagao-seisakusho-brass-finish) ## Best For - higo no kami enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted higo no kami brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collectible Heritage:** Own a piece of Japanese history with a knife that honors the Lord of Higo and the craftsmanship of a bygone era. - • **Precision Cutting Edge:** 3-inch laminated Warikomi steel blade offers razor-sharp slicing performance straight out of the box. - • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Hand-forged by Nagao Seisakusho, the last maker in the historic Higo no Kami guild, preserving 19th-century Japanese tradition. - • **Minimalist & Lightweight:** Compact 6.75-inch folding design with a slim brass handle that disappears in your pocket for effortless everyday carry. - • **Authentic Old-School Design:** Friction folder with no locking mechanism, embracing simplicity and function over modern ergonomics. ## Overview The Higo no Kami 10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho is a handmade folding knife featuring a 3-inch laminated Warikomi steel blade and a brass satin handle. Crafted by the last remaining member of the historic Higo no Kami guild, this knife embodies traditional Japanese blacksmithing from the late 19th century. Lightweight and minimalist, it offers razor-sharp slicing with a friction folder design, making it a unique collectible and practical everyday carry for those who appreciate heritage and craftsmanship. ## Description The Higo no Kami folding knife has a long history in Japan dating back to the late 19th century. A blacksmith is said to have added a simple lever to a minimally designed pocket knife to aid in opening and closing the blade and to set it apart from other knives. The knife proved to be successful and a guild was formed to oversee the manufacture of the knife. Only those belonging to the guild were allowed to manufacture the knife to specification and use the trademarked name "Higo no Kami". The term "Higo no Kami" means "Lord of Higo" in Japanese, in honor of the Lord of the Kyushu area of Japan, where the knife originated. Today, each Higo no Kami knife is still handmade by the last remaining maker in the guild, Nagao Seisakusho. Review: Amazing historical tool, but probably not for everyone - Know what you're getting into before you buy. This is not designed for ergonomics. The handle is an afterthought, the blade is what you're buying here, and it's a lovely, sharp laminated steel. I did hone the edge out of the box to get it to razor-levels of sharpness, and I smoothed out some rough edges on the handle with a file. The blade doesn't lock at all, not even a slip joint. Definitely not a stabbing knife, and you should be cautious while using, especially with the edge this can hold. It's simplicity is what makes it special though. Definitely designed for function and affordability over form and ergonomics. Great for edc, thin and lightweight, disappears in your pocket. I added a lanyard to make it easier to find. Very happy to have a higonokami in my collection. Review: Old school Japanese blade - If you are looking for a fast action, corrosion resistant single hand opening lock back blade for survival or self defense, then the Higo no Kami will be sure to disappoint you in every way. It's none of those things. It never was intended to be. What it is, is an old Japanese workman's knife. Hand made. By an old dude with a hammer and anvil. Literally. Some old guy in Japan used a forge, heated some steel, and then banged out this knife on his anvil. It is carbon steel, not stainless, so it will rust if not properly taken care of. Ok, it's an old Japanese technology blade- when these were made it was not even in question that men knew how to properly take care of a knife. If you abuse it, it will rust. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. It's a friction folder, meaning there is no locking mechanism other than the friction of the blade in the handle. There is a thumb tab for extra security. But truth be told, I've used this knife fairly regularly over the last 2 months and the fact that there is no lock doesn't seem to be a problem at all- but then again I'm not trying to batten wood or build a log cabin with it. Like any tool, it should be used within the limits of it's design. The blade is three layers, the center is hard steel, the outsides are soft- and yes, you can see a hamon line. The non-cutting parts of the knife are rough, in the Japanese tradition of knife making. If the owner wished for a better finish, then they would do that themselves or take it to a knife polishing specialist. That part is up to you. The important part, the edge, is finished out of the box. Now, with all of that said, it is a very fine blade. Razor sharp and very tough. It's designed to be used for slicing, not stabbing. I ended up carrying this for EDC in my wallet. It seems to fit very nicely right where the wallet folds. It rides very nicely and unnoticeable- I forget I have it, but since it's in my wallet, I always have a blade with me even if I forget my normal EDC. Bottom line, don't buy a $20 old tech Japanese blade when what you really wanted was a $200 Fallkniven- and certainly don't expect it to perform like one. But do buy the Higo no Kami if you want a really groovy old school vibe knife. For the price, it's worth every penny. ## Features - Made by the last remaining manufacturer of this trademarked knife, Nagao Seisakusho - Blade approximately 3", handle approximately 4" - Warikomi steel - Brass satin handle - Specifications and appearance may differ slightly due to the handmade nature of this product ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00EU8MLQY | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,791 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #5 in Camping Folding Knives #19 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Flat | | Blade Length | 3 inches | | Blade Material | Warikomi steel | | Blade Shape | Wharncliffe | | Blade Type | Folding | | Brand | HIGO NO KAMI | | Brand Name | HIGO NO KAMI | | Color | Steel | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,142 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00846682025180 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Brass | | Included Components | Knife | | Item Length | 6.75 inches | | Item Shape | folding_knife | | Manufacturer | Iwachu | | Model Name | 11 | | Model Number | 10 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 10 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping, Fishing, Hiking | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 3" | | Special Feature | Foldable, Lightweight, Straight Edge | | Special Features | Foldable, Lightweight, Straight Edge | | Style | Japanese | | UPC | 846682025180 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Warikomi steel - **Brand:** HIGO NO KAMI - **Color:** Steel - **Handle Material:** Brass - **Included Components:** Knife - **Model Name:** 11 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Fishing, Hiking - **Special Feature:** Foldable, Lightweight, Straight Edge - **Style:** Japanese ## Images ![10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Brass Finish - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FDYfxoBUL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Dose it need to be oiled?** A: Fingerprints are the enemy and will corrode the blade so keep a protective oil on the surface. **Q: is the thumb lever plastic?** A: The blade and thumb lever are a single piece of steel. Great knife **Q: Do u know if these are the true hand made ones or the fake ones?** A: Well, my considerable knife experience weighs in that the blade is hand made, and the shaft is too. These things are way worth the pittance they go for on here. **Q: What is the handle made of?** A: The handle is made of brass. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing historical tool, but probably not for everyone *by E***C on April 9, 2026* Know what you're getting into before you buy. This is not designed for ergonomics. The handle is an afterthought, the blade is what you're buying here, and it's a lovely, sharp laminated steel. I did hone the edge out of the box to get it to razor-levels of sharpness, and I smoothed out some rough edges on the handle with a file. The blade doesn't lock at all, not even a slip joint. Definitely not a stabbing knife, and you should be cautious while using, especially with the edge this can hold. It's simplicity is what makes it special though. Definitely designed for function and affordability over form and ergonomics. Great for edc, thin and lightweight, disappears in your pocket. I added a lanyard to make it easier to find. Very happy to have a higonokami in my collection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old school Japanese blade *by R***G on June 5, 2017* If you are looking for a fast action, corrosion resistant single hand opening lock back blade for survival or self defense, then the Higo no Kami will be sure to disappoint you in every way. It's none of those things. It never was intended to be. What it is, is an old Japanese workman's knife. Hand made. By an old dude with a hammer and anvil. Literally. Some old guy in Japan used a forge, heated some steel, and then banged out this knife on his anvil. It is carbon steel, not stainless, so it will rust if not properly taken care of. Ok, it's an old Japanese technology blade- when these were made it was not even in question that men knew how to properly take care of a knife. If you abuse it, it will rust. Take care of it, and it will take care of you. It's a friction folder, meaning there is no locking mechanism other than the friction of the blade in the handle. There is a thumb tab for extra security. But truth be told, I've used this knife fairly regularly over the last 2 months and the fact that there is no lock doesn't seem to be a problem at all- but then again I'm not trying to batten wood or build a log cabin with it. Like any tool, it should be used within the limits of it's design. The blade is three layers, the center is hard steel, the outsides are soft- and yes, you can see a hamon line. The non-cutting parts of the knife are rough, in the Japanese tradition of knife making. If the owner wished for a better finish, then they would do that themselves or take it to a knife polishing specialist. That part is up to you. The important part, the edge, is finished out of the box. Now, with all of that said, it is a very fine blade. Razor sharp and very tough. It's designed to be used for slicing, not stabbing. I ended up carrying this for EDC in my wallet. It seems to fit very nicely right where the wallet folds. It rides very nicely and unnoticeable- I forget I have it, but since it's in my wallet, I always have a blade with me even if I forget my normal EDC. Bottom line, don't buy a $20 old tech Japanese blade when what you really wanted was a $200 Fallkniven- and certainly don't expect it to perform like one. But do buy the Higo no Kami if you want a really groovy old school vibe knife. For the price, it's worth every penny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive, but it's the real deal. *by S***4 on June 28, 2020* The write up said "Japanese blue paper steel" I doubted that, but it sure seems so. Real Japanese craftsmanship, "cheaply" made? Not by my standards. It's made with no emphasis at all on flash, all your money is in the steel and pure function. It's a heavy, well shaped blade of 3 layer steel in a simple but sharp looking brass cover, a simple (but incredibly easy to use) tang on the back of the blade allows easy opening. The blade itself was impeccably shaped, but had fine grinding marks on the surface and some small burrs on the "as forged" tip. I took an hour or so and polished out the blade flats with a Cerax 1000 grit waterstone, and finished with a Chosera 3000 to polish. After that onto Roo leather with green emery. The result is a mirror polish where you can clearly see yourself, and see the different color steels in the blade. The blade easily push cuts thru magazine paper. It holds it's edge very well, even after cutting a couple dozen cardboard boxes into strips. (finally cleaned up my recycle pile and actually enjoyed it) After a little stropping and it edge came right back to magazine slicing sharp, although it was still more than sharp enough for any real work just as it was. Blade tension as it arrived is perfect, I do not know if I was lucky, or if they fuss over that, but it's as tight as you would want it for easy opening. In use, there is no feeling it's going to close on you or do anything unexpected. With time it may loosen up, but a couple of taps on the rivet will fix that. I don't see the lack of a lock as any disadvantage. This is a great piece, I recommend it highly, despite the price. (there are cheaper ones on Amazon, but read the fine print and reviews, they ARE NOT the same, and are often Chinese copies) You most certainly DO get your money's worth IF you are the sort of person that appreciates what this knife is, and enjoy caring for your blades. If you want a effort free cutter with a locking blade, get a good folding carpenters knife and a pack of the carbide coated blades (they're incredible), but if you want something a little different to make work a little more enjoyable, this is it. You'll be happy when you need to pull it out. Once finished out, a little oil and a little stropping once and a while is all that's needed to keep this knife in tip-top shape. Unless you hit a nail or something, it won't need regular stoning. It works well for carving too if you enjoy that sort of thing. It's every bit as good as a Mora 106 with so much more style.... OK, the handle isn't as comfortable for long term carving, but it's good enough for a quick project by the fire. If you DO want to use it for a carving project, a little tape would make the handle more ergo. These are a unique piece, that I'm glad I ran across. I plan on getting a couple for my sons while they are still available. ## Frequently Bought Together - Higo no Kami 10 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Brass Finish - Higo no Kami 7 Pocket Knife by Nagao Seisakusho, Parkerized Black Satin Finish - Higonokami Folding Knife – Blue Paper Steel 75mm with Pouch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6482114-10-pocket-knife-by-nagao-seisakusho-brass-finish](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/6482114-10-pocket-knife-by-nagao-seisakusho-brass-finish) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*