An everyday-carry folding knife from Nagao Kanekoma of Miki City, Hyogo — the last remaining official maker of the traditional Higonokami, a design dating to 1897 that was once so popular Emperor Taisho owned one. This version carries an Aogami (blue) carbon steel blade with a damascus finish and the classic lever-opening friction folder mechanism.

• Steel: Aogami (blue) carbon steel
• Finish: Damascus
• Edge: Double bevel
• Type: EDC friction folder with opening lever
• Maker: Nagao Kanekoma, Miki City, Japan

Carbon steel: wipe the blade dry after use and oil lightly before storage; it will develop a patina over time.