{"title":"Higo Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe “Higonokami short knife” or HIGO is a traditional Japanese pocket knife that dates back to 1894.  The simplicity of these blades is truly what makes them remarkable. By omitting any bells and whistles, they’ve ended up with an exceptionally rugged tool with a low failure rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpening them is really easy, and the design ensures that there’s virtually nothing that can break. Simply sharpen the blade flat on a whetstone from time to time, and tap the hinge with a ball-peen hammer when it begins to feel loose. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"higo-knife","title":"Nagao Kanekoma Black Higo No Kami Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe “Higonokami Sada Kanekoma” or HIGO is a traditional Japanese pocket knife that dates back to 1894. Now being forged by fifth-generation blacksmith Mitsuo Nagao, the company decided to make the “short knife” a folding blade four generations ago, and thus the HIGO was born. They are crafted with steel from the Yasugi District thru a process called “the fire polishing”…how cool is that? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanji on the blade translates to \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Higo no Kami Sada Kanekoma\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe data-dashlane-frameid=\"5328\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6-Z5P7QUZAA\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/blogs\/news\/the-higo-no-kami-the-littlest-knife-that-could\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn more about higo knives here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Large - 90mm","offer_id":21827714482224,"sku":"HIGOLARGE","price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium - 70mm","offer_id":21827714547760,"sku":"HIGOMEDIUM","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small - 65mm","offer_id":21827714514992,"sku":"HIGOSMALL","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/higo-small-2_800x_64db4ef2-82a8-49de-8978-6fd73b5f5845.jpg?v=1624133461"},{"product_id":"mujun-fuji-higo","title":"Mujun Mt. 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The handle is brass and even has a bottle opener! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n \u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Mujun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30385309351984,"sku":"MJ-001","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/mujun-higo-1_c23c82b8-61ce-4cb7-9ac1-12d2c0fdc60a.jpg?v=1650703451"},{"product_id":"seki-kanetsune-tanzaku-tou-higo-72mm","title":"Seki Kanetsune Tanzaku-Tou Folding Knife 72mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate folding knife inspired by famous higonokami; every detail has been carefully considered and improved up. It can be easily opened and closed one-handed, and the rock-solid liner lock keeps the blade perfectly fixed while you cut with it. The pocket clip can be repositioned to your liking, while the brass scales will age and patina, changing over time. This is the knife to last you a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Seki Kanetsune -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Established in 1964, Seki Kanetsune is all about duality in their blade production. They strive to create blades that are rugged, yet ultra-precise. They honour and follow tradition while incorporating modern techniques and technology when it betters their craft. This balance allows them to create spectacular blades, especially for camping, hiking, and hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsune","offers":[{"title":"Brass","offer_id":43761304567982,"sku":"KB-561","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel","offer_id":43761304600750,"sku":"KB-562","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/seki-kanetsugu-higo-gold-2.jpg?v=1687807378"},{"product_id":"nagao-kanekoma-woody-vg10-higo-knife","title":"Nagao Kanekoma Woody VG10 Higo Knife","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe “Higonokami short knife” or HIGO is a traditional Japanese pocket knife that dates back to 1894. Now being forged by fifth generation blacksmith Mitsuo Nagao, the company decided to make the “short knife” a folding blade four generations ago, and thus the HIGO was born. They are crafted with steel from the Yasugi District thru a process called “the fire polishing”…how cool is that? \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kanji on the blade translates to \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Higo no Kami Sadakanekoma\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/blogs\/news\/the-higo-no-kami-the-littlest-knife-that-could\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.kentofinglewood.com\/blogs\/news\/the-higo-no-kami-the-littlest-knife-that-could\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLearn more about higo knives here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nagao Kanekoma","offers":[{"title":"Sora (Blue Pakka)","offer_id":42256421388462,"sku":"HIGOWOODY","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kurumi (Walnut)","offer_id":42256421421230,"sku":"HIGOWOODY-2","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beni (Red)","offer_id":45620369424558,"sku":"HIGOWOODY-3","price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/products\/nagao-woody-vg10-blue-1.jpg?v=1652201702"},{"product_id":"fedeca-its-my-knife-folding-knife-making-kit","title":"Fedeca \"It's My Knife\" Folding Knife Making Kit","description":"\n  \n","brand":"Fedeca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45606708150446,"sku":"815","price":84.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Fedeca-Its-my-knife-kit.jpg?v=1727275852"},{"product_id":"osamu-tomita-shirogami-kurouchi-tsuchime-higo-knife","title":"Osamu Tomita Shirogami Kurouchi Tsuchime Higo Knife","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n  \n","brand":"Osamu Tomita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46161911349422,"sku":"TOMIDAHIGO","price":180.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/osamu-tomita-shirogami-kurouchi-tsuchime-higo_1of1.jpg?v=1741391162"},{"product_id":"nagao-kanekoma-x-knifewear-higo-no-kami-knife","title":"Nagao Kanekoma x Knifewear Aogami Higo No Kami Knife 70mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Higo knife you'll never lose, powder-coated in Knifewear red and laser-engraved with our logo! 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