Ethnic Series suggestion, Japanese Higonokami.
- einstein2001
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Ethnic Series suggestion, Japanese Higonokami.
So I'm really excited about a knife I just ordered which is a Traditional Japanese Higonokami. This knife is a simple friction folder with a hand forged, Aigami #2, San Mai blade. The handle is simply a stamped sheet of brass that's been folded over and the pivot pinned. This knife has a long and rich history and will fit in nicely with my other inexpensive traditional carbon steel knives, the Opinel and Mora.
Here is an excellent writeup of the Higonokami story at BBF.
I started thinking and got the idea of a Spyderco Higonokami Ehnic Folder. With Spydercos ties to the knifemakers in the Miki region and this knifes storied history, I'm hoping this is could be a possibility.
I was originally thinking just a spyderized verson of the friction folder then I saw the Shun Higo Nokami. This look like a very nice Higonokami style knife with a liner lock that's being marketed as a personal steak knife.
This really got me thinking. Now I'm envisioning a San Mai Aiogami inverted tanto with a small spyderhole, titanium framelock, brass scale stamped with the spyder logo, and the lever acting like a flipper. :cool:
Anybody else with me on this one? :)
:spyder: Kumo Foruda (Spider Folder) :spyder:
Here is an excellent writeup of the Higonokami story at BBF.
I started thinking and got the idea of a Spyderco Higonokami Ehnic Folder. With Spydercos ties to the knifemakers in the Miki region and this knifes storied history, I'm hoping this is could be a possibility.
I was originally thinking just a spyderized verson of the friction folder then I saw the Shun Higo Nokami. This look like a very nice Higonokami style knife with a liner lock that's being marketed as a personal steak knife.
This really got me thinking. Now I'm envisioning a San Mai Aiogami inverted tanto with a small spyderhole, titanium framelock, brass scale stamped with the spyder logo, and the lever acting like a flipper. :cool:
Anybody else with me on this one? :)
:spyder: Kumo Foruda (Spider Folder) :spyder:
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I think that sounds great. Spyderco already has the laminated SB blades coming out and I'm sure they would translate well to a Higonokami design. I wouldn't mind a liner lock if that was able to keep cost down. The brass scale would look nice but I think carbon fiber or G10 (gray or navy blue) would be a nice upgrade that would enhance utility.
Just curious, where were you able to order one?
Just curious, where were you able to order one?
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I have always been a fan of this persoanl steak knife from Shun, I just never dedicated the funds to it to actually get one.einstein2001 wrote: ...I was originally thinking just a spyderized verson of the friction folder then I saw the Shun Higo Nokami. This look like a very nice Higonokami style knife with a liner lock that's being marketed as a personal steak knife.
This really got me thinking. Now I'm envisioning a San Mai Aiogami inverted tanto with a small spyderhole, titanium framelock, brass scale stamped with the spyder logo, and the lever acting like a flipper. :cool:
Anybody else with me on this one? :)
:spyder: Kumo Foruda (Spider Folder) :spyder:
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
Great minds think alike
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... Higonokami
The only reason I dug that up was because Ed and some folks put some insight into it. No intent to say you should have searched.
I never did buy one of those. Hope you enjoy yours! Let us know what you think :D .
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... Higonokami
The only reason I dug that up was because Ed and some folks put some insight into it. No intent to say you should have searched.
I never did buy one of those. Hope you enjoy yours! Let us know what you think :D .
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Is that the Pierre Supper you have there what's your opinion of it if you please if it is that manufacturer.einstein2001 wrote:So I'm really excited about a knife I just ordered which is a Traditional Japanese Higonokami. This knife is a simple friction folder with a hand forged, Aigami #2, San Mai blade. The handle is simply a stamped sheet of brass that's been folded over and the pivot pinned. This knife has a long and rich history and will fit in nicely with my other inexpensive traditional carbon steel knives, the Opinel and Mora.
Here is an excellent writeup of the Higonokami story at BBF.
I started thinking and got the idea of a Spyderco Higonokami Ehnic Folder. With Spydercos ties to the knifemakers in the Miki region and this knifes storied history, I'm hoping this is could be a possibility.
I was originally thinking just a spyderized verson of the friction folder then I saw the Shun Higo Nokami. This look like a very nice Higonokami style knife with a liner lock that's being marketed as a personal steak knife.
This really got me thinking. Now I'm envisioning a San Mai Aiogami inverted tanto with a small spyderhole, titanium framelock, brass scale stamped with the spyder logo, and the lever acting like a flipper. :cool:
Anybody else with me on this one? :)
:spyder: Kumo Foruda (Spider Folder) :spyder:
Both are really cool knives.
Maybe with spyderco's first friction folder coming out,they will do other designs later?
Perhaps this one would be a good choice for them if they do.
I like folded handled friction folders,I was considering doing one before I got out of knife making,they are elegant in their simplisity.
Maybe with spyderco's first friction folder coming out,they will do other designs later?
Perhaps this one would be a good choice for them if they do.
I like folded handled friction folders,I was considering doing one before I got out of knife making,they are elegant in their simplisity.
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Okay, since we're talking about ethnic knives, what about spyderco's take on a jambiya?
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I just got back from Japan and I have two unopened higonokamis in front of me and one I used like mad around my place to the left of me. A real Higonokami is literally 2 main pieces from what I have seen. A single piece of steel folded over for the handle, and the blade with a pin with a washer. I feel Spyderco would have to redefine it before considering the idea first
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The ones I've had a look see at have been finger biters really , chop , chop would've been a better name.Ed Schempp wrote:I think I like the Douk Douk better because of the spring back verses friction folder; pretty much the same technology. They are highly functional pieces...Take Care...Ed
Lethal if you don't have your wits about you which rules me out of owning one :D .
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Came across this rendition, Mr. Seizo Imai SI-1178 Custom Western Higonokami
A fusion of Japanese Traditional Higonokami and Western style Slip-Joint Folder
I see, said the blind man.
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Great minds indeed. :) Thanks for linking that thread, I did a quick search but missed that one.Blerv wrote:Great minds think alike
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... Higonokami
The only reason I dug that up was because Ed and some folks put some insight into it. No intent to say you should have searched.
I never did buy one of those. Hope you enjoy yours! Let us know what you think :D .
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- einstein2001
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I've had my Higonokami for a few days now and I really like it. Folding knives don't get any simpler than this. I think this would make a great Spyderco ethnic knife.
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- einstein2001
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It's definitely worth the $20 and a couple weeks delivery time. I forgot I ordered it when it arrived at my door. :)
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