Banshu Hamono Higonokami Folding Knife - Brass

Blade Length: 2.8" (M), 1.5" (S)
Closed Length: 4" (M), 2.5" (S)
Open Length: 6.5" (M), 3.5" (S)
Weight: 1.4 oz. (M), .6 oz (S)
Blade Material: Blue steel "Warikomi"
Blade Thickness: ~3.0 mm
Handle Material: Brass
Carry Style: Ambidextrous
Made in: Japan

• Oiling the blade regularly can help prevent the development of rust. Knife maintenance oil or plain refined sunflower oil will work.
• When the caulking becomes loose after long use, place it on something hard and tap on it with a hammer to adjust.
• When the caulking is too tight to open the blade, hit the knife on the table with the "Chikiri (tail)" faced down.
• Brass will patina over time, but can also be polished back to its original shine using a polish like Brasso.
• As Higonokami knives are handmade, each Higonokami has its own characteristics and its tightness is not always the same.

In 1896, Tasaburo Shigematsu brought back a knife he found from the Kyushu province and asked a knife maker named Teji Murakami from Hirata in the Miki region to manufacture it. With the recent abolition of the samauri class, blade-smiths welcomed the chance to create small tools and knives.

The knife was ultimately named a Higonokami knife. “Higo no Kami” in Japanese means “Lord of Higo”. Higo is the old name of the Kyushu province, where the original knife came from, but “Higo no Kami” is also an aristocratic title historically given to powerful samurais. 

Steven Robbins began making custom pocket tops in 2013 for his personal enjoyment. In the months that followed he began taking orders from collectors and the "Every Day Carry" community under the name Steven Robbins Fine Pocket Tops. Other products soon followed, all of which blend aesthetics, durability, and practicality beautiful. Each of his products are individually crafted on a manual lathe in Western Massachusetts.

We ship using USPS and UPS, depending on the destination and the products ordered. All shipments include tracking and up to $200 of insurance.

Complimentary Shipping (Domestic Only):

• USPS Ground Advantage: Complimentary on orders over $100.00.
• USPS Priority Mail: Complimentary on orders over $200.00.

Shipping Times:

• Most items ship within two business days (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays).
• Orders placed by 12 PM Pacific Time often ship the same day.
• We aim to ship on Saturdays whenever possible, but this service is not guaranteed.

Additional Notes: 

• Posters and artwork may ship separately from other items but will be dispatched simultaneously.
• Photographs will ship within two weeks.
• While we offer insurance on your shipments, once a package is marked “delivered,” insurance no longer covers theft or loss.
• Shipping costs are non-refundable. 

International Orders:

• For international orders, customs duties, taxes, and fees may apply. These are determined by your country and are the responsibility of the recipient.
• We do not ship knives internationally.
• International orders that include lighters must be shipped UPS. (There will be no other options at checkout). 
• If you ship via USPS, please expect lengthy delivery times and limited tracking availability. 

For our full shipping policy, please see shipping policies.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt of your order, provided the merchandise is in its new, unused condition and includes the original packaging. Unfortunately, returns received after the 30-day period will not be accepted.*

Exceptions:

• Lighters: We cannot accept returns for lighters that have been filled with fluid.
• Brass/Copper Products: Items that have had their vacuum seal opened or have been handled and exposed to oxidation are considered used and are not eligible for return.

If the return is due to our shipping error or a defective product, we will refund the non-expedited shipping costs of the return. Otherwise, return shipping costs are non-refundable.

For our full return policy, please see return policies.