Higonokami Bannou (65mm White Paper Steel) Random Design
Higonokami Bannou (65mm White Paper Steel) Random Design
Penang Showroom
74F, Jalan Siam
10400 Georgetown PNG
Malaysia
*This is a "blind box"-style product. Buyers cannot choose the design. Let's have some fun!
Higonokami is the most famous folding knife in Japan. In the 1960s - 1970s, almost everyone had Higonokami in Japan. Now Higonokami is renowned for outdoor knives all over the world.
This Higonokami Bannou Knife is a small pocket knife popular in Japan and is used for various small tasks, especially outdoors. The blade of this one-piece steel knife extends seamlessly into the handle and everything about it radiates tradition. The handle is covered in tightly woven, neat Japanese cord and complemented by a small brass bell, giving this knife a unique look. The classic Japanese weaving technique on the blade is called chirimen.
Currently, all Higonokami are handmade by artisan craftsman Mr. Mitsuo Nagao, the fifth generation of Higonokami makers.
Higonokami is patented. Although there are plenty of people trying to copy the design, Mr. Nagao is the only person on earth who is allowed to make the original Higonokami knife.
Features:
- Blade Material: White Steel "Warikomi"
- Blade Length: 25" / 65mm
- Blade Thickness: ~2.5mm
- Overall Length: 6.1" / 155mm
- Handle: Wrapped Colored Cord
- Sheath: Woven Chirimen
- Weight: 80 g
- Full Tang
- Lanyard with Bell
- Made in Japan
What is White Paper Steel?
Shirogami or White Paper Steel is a very pure type of steel usually found in iron-rich river sand, with only carbon as an alloy.
White Paper Steel is identical to the legendary Tamahagene steel used for the production of Japanese katana but made in a more advanced method. It has a slim range of temperatures for hardening and thus requires the blacksmith to be very skilled.
This "Warikomi" Sandwich structure encloses hard steel with soft iron. Higonokai is a double-edged V-shaped, you can use either side, regardless of the dominant hand.
This traditional Japanese knife features a 65mm white paper steel blade praised for being "razor sharp" and "beautifully crafted." Customers said the design is unique with a slim profile and cord-wrapped handle for comfortable grip. Great for everyday tasks like opening packages and desk work. Highly rated for artisanal quality and traditional aesthetics.
The Higonokami Bannou is a simple and practical Japanese knife. The blade is sharp and works well for everyday tasks like opening packages. It feels lightweight and easy to control. The design is very traditional and straightforward, which makes it both useful and enjoyable to use. 🔪🙂
Nice decorative knife but toughly made. Not overly large and useful at the working desk
I bought this knife because of the steel. I always love Japanese steel. This knife has a very slim profile. The sheath design is unique and beautiful.
The cord wrapped as handle give me a comfortable grip. U would not carry this around in my pockets, i prefer knives with clips for that purpose.
This #higonokami Bannou will sit pretty on my work desk, and may served as a premium letter opener, or a conversation starter.
I put a video about it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/19TfGLGjajs?si=GFRKmcoQAwqCMcFA
beautifully crafted utility knife with razor sharp cutting abilities. does more heavy duty cutting than perceived.
Fadt shipping. Good packing. With free gift. Trusted sellerz
The knife is beautiful and fits my hand perfectly. The sheath is also have beautiful design.