Tomita San White Steel Higo Pocket Knife with Tsuchime Handle 75mm

This Higo pocket knife is handmade in Miki City, Japan by Shigeru Tomita san.

Shigeru Tomita san worked together with his older brother, Mr. Osamu Tomita, for around 60 years. Osamu Tomita san passed away a few years ago, and Mr. Shigeru Tomita now continues making these knives himself using the same traditional method.

This is the sort of knife that appeals immediately once it is in hand. It is simple, compact, and practical, but it also has the forged texture and quiet presence that make traditional Japanese knives hard to replace with modern factory-made alternatives.

The 75mm blade uses white paper steel in warikomi construction, giving you a fine carbon steel edge in a compact everyday format. It is well suited to opening parcels, trimming cord, sharpening pencils, light workshop use, and small precise cutting tasks where a clean edge matters more than bulk.

The handle is iron with a tsuchime hammered finish, giving the knife both grip and character. Combined with the visible lamination line and dark forged look, it feels like a tool made with intent rather than a generic folding knife made to meet a price point.

There is very little excess here, which is exactly the appeal. No gimmicks, no modern over-design, no parts that do not need to be there. Just a straightforward Japanese friction folder with a good edge, solid feel, and the kind of visual depth that rewards a closer look.

Each knife is supplied in a wooden box and ships from Perth.

Stock is limited because these knives are made in small batches. Once the current batch sells out, the next restock may take around two months or more.

This is a carbon steel knife, so basic care matters. Wipe the blade clean after use, keep it dry, and apply a light coat of oil before storage. Do not fold it away wet or leave it sitting dirty after cutting sap, food, or anything acidic.