Higonokami Higo Kami Chrome Knife, All Steel, Medium, Total Length: Approx. 6.3 inches (160 mm), Blade Length: Approx. 2.6 inches (65 mm)

Good Product. I love it. Blade shows slightly rough stamped edges around the spine. Arrived with a sharp blade that holds its edge quite well. i have not used it enough to warrant a sharpening yet, but i am getting close. So far i have tortured it with light prying, can opening, fingernail trimming, aluminum plate scoring, insulation stripping, light hammering, plastic trimming (extrusion lines), twine, basically all kinds of things that usually cause me to get a new pocket knife every 6 months. If used in a normal fashion, i.e. NOT as I use, this would last you your whole life. If you are used to a locking blade, please be careful with this. I did slightly hammer the pin to increase the tension in which the blade is held as it arrived very loose. it is simply a bullet proof knife consisting of 5 parts. the blade, folded sheet steel for the handle/cover, main pin, and two washers. fairly light weight but does make a slightly metallic noise when rattling around in the pocket.

Buy 2... trust me. Cool little knife. It's simple. Charming. The blade is decent quality. I use mine every day. It's not as good as a box cutter for cutting boxes... but it does everything else better than a box cutter and will work OK as a box cutter. I bet you could shave with it... not that you would. It's also cool that you can sharpen it like a tea knife rather than change blades you have to purchase periodically. Call it the best cheap utility knife that's cool enough to be your everyday pocket knife.

he Higonokami Chrome Knife feels like a little piece of history in your hand. The all‑steel construction gives it a clean, minimalist look, and the medium size (about 6.3 inches total) makes it perfect for everyday carry without being bulky. The blade opens smoothly with the traditional thumb lever, and once it’s out, it’s impressively sharp for such a simple design. It’s lightweight but still feels solid, and the chrome finish gives it a sleek, modern twist on a classic Japanese style. Great for small tasks, package opening, or just appreciating a well‑crafted tool.

This came in a thin plastic sleeve rather than box so I don't think it's "real", but it's nice for the price regardless. It came quite dirty and a bit hard to open so I washed it in soap and water, cleaned the inside of the handle, and oiled the blade. The tang and top of the blade are dark where it was forged and the centering is off. The blade will hit the inside of the metal handle when you close it, as others have noted, which can eventually dull the blade unless you close it gently or put something inside the handle to stop the blade. The blade does wiggle a bit from side to side. There's some sharp edges on the body that are not pleasant to the hands; the edges are not all smooth or rounded. The fit and finish is to be expected for a knife at this price. The blade came extremely sharp. This knife can be opened one-handed. It also seems like it would be a fine choice for left-handed people. I do not think this knife, or any other friction folders, are a good choice for very clumsy people or anyone who is reckless with knives because it has no locking mechanism. It should not be used for anything tougher than light-duty tasks. It will also require more maintenance than stainless steel, as this carbon steel can rust without care. I would recommend this knife to anyone who is interested in trying out a friction folder, interested in historical or obscure knives, or wanting to practice knife safety and awareness.

Not much else to say, great knife

I've bought 3 so far and the first one came with superb fit and finish, but the second and third are both far inferior which left me kinda disappointed. The problem is really the blade length, which seems to get progressive shorter. My first one had its blade extend to the end of the wavy choil while the second blade extended to the middle indent and the third barely making it to the first curve. Also the gap between the handle seem to vary as well—the first one was pretty small and the blade was nicely centered while the subsequent two are much wider and the blade seem to lean toward side where the pivot pin is flat. Overall the knife design is great and at $8 I'm still gonna keep them, but it's just tedious to have to hammer the handle to the proper fit (also make sure you use a rubber mallet or wrap the handle with some cloth cause it'll dent/scratch if you're not careful) and since I know they can produce really good quality products (e.g. the first one), I'm gonna give them a poor review and hopefully they'll up the quality. With that said, I've given two to my friends as gifts and they all love the knives, definitely worth buying, just hope you get lucky with the quality.

This is my new favorite... slimmer and lighter than a box cutter, it's discreet in my purse, can open a gazillion boxes and envelopes, and it's reasonably priced. It's sharp enough, but could use a bit of sharpening, maybe I'll do that in a few months. Pictures to give you an idea of how it comes packaged and what it looks like.

I love it. Light, sharp, and traditional. I carry it in closed pockets as a back up