Bannou Higonokami White #2 Steel Knife collection-hatsukokoro-saihyo This knife combines a Blue

This knife combines a Blue #1 core with a soft iron and blue #2 steel cladding finished with a polished damascus and tsuchime cladding and it's only right to pair such a blade with an equally high quality handle made from stabilised green maple with triple nickel spacers and double white buffalo bolster and heel

We often view these knives as collectors pieces given their rarity and price but rest assured

With its wonderful sakura handle complimenting a superbly finished blade

it's comfortable and easy to slip on and off and can be hung using the small leather strap on the side

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Bannou Higonokami White #2 Steel Knife collection-hatsukokoro-saihyo This knife combines a BlueThe "bannou" knife is a small single piece craft and utility knife from the Nagao Kanakoma factory the the only makers of authentic Higonokami knives and is a san mai construction of a white #2 steel core clad in soft iron for maximum sharpness and durability. They're finished with a lovely range of different colour traditionally corded handles and blade covers made in a wide range of patterns and colours. Please note: Each knife is a unique pairing