Toumaki Fujimaki Aogami Warikomi 70mm (2.8")
🚩 Carbon steel develops a patina with use. This is normal, but the blade must be dried well to prevent rust.
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- Description
- Specifications
- Knife Care
- Shipping
The Japanese Toumaki knife is a traditional, compact utility knife crafted in the Nagao Kanekoma workshop, home of the legendary Higonokami pocket knives. Its blade features a core of Aogami #2 (“Blue Paper Steel”), celebrated for exceptional sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Fully double-beveled, the knife is entirely hand-forged by master craftsman Motosuke Nagao.
The blade is thick, sturdy, and robust, designed for precise and reliable everyday work. It is made using the traditional warikomi construction, where a hard carbon-steel cutting core is forge-welded into softer iron, creating an ideal balance of sharpness, durability, and resistance to chipping. ⚠️ Read about knife maintenance here.
Forged from a single piece of steel, the Toumaki features a full-tang construction, enhancing its strength and simplicity. The handle is traditionally wrapped in rattan using the toumaki method, providing a secure grip, comfortable handling, and a classic Japanese aesthetic.
Historically, the Toumaki was developed as an auxiliary knife carried by samurai alongside their sword in a sheath. Today, it serves as a practical everyday knife for tasks such as peeling fruit, preparing small meals, cutting, woodworking, and other precision tasks.
Blade shape: Higonokami
Steel type: Aogami #2
Blade construction: Warikomi / Kuro-uchi
Hardness (HRC scale): 61-62
Overall length: 175mm (6.9")
Blade length: 70mm (2.8")
Blade height: 18mm (0.7")
Spine thickness: 4.2mm (0.17")
Weight: 84g (3 oz)
Handle length: 130mm (5.1")
Handle type / wood: Steel wrpped in rattan using the toumaki method
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Kanekoma
Location of the smithy: MIKI / Hyōgo Prefecture / Japan
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- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
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DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
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Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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