Toumaki Fujimaki Aogami Warikomi 70mm (2.8")

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.