Folding Knife Pocket Knife-Fuji Higo | Brass

This Mt. Fuji Higo knife is a foldable multi-purpose knife that is both functional and beautiful. A drawing of Mount Fuji from a famous vista on the Miho Peninsula emerges from the handle when folded. The double-edged blade and brass handle ensure durability. White carbon steel coated with soft iron allows for better edge retention than our normal higos. The handle is brass and even has a bottle opener!

Care and use instructions:

Most knives and tools are made of carbon steel - this means that with regular use they will stain (and eventually rust) and gradually lose their sharpness. Caring for them involves three things.

1. Proper use:

• Japanese steel is hard and sharp and can be more brittle than some people are used to - it will break if overused
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• Do not cut wire, metal, stone, plastic or any other hard material (even bamboo fibres and some very hard woods, especially knots and burrs, can damage steel edges)
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• Do not twist or apply uneven pressure
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• Cut diagonally across the branches (not straight) so that you cut along the fibres
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• Watch the maximum cutting dimensions and don't overdo it (shears are not loppers)
• Use the base of the blades, not the tips, for heavier cuts
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2. Keep clean:

• Remove leaf resin, rust and dirt with a Crean Mate and water
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• Dry, wipe with Camellia Oil and store in a dry place
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3. Keep them sharp:

Even new tools need to be sharpened after a certain time. For best results, use a grindstone of 1000 grit, for general sharpening.