Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 Black Stonewashed D2 Blade Purple Micarta Handle Liner Lock Folding Knife

The Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 reimagines a 19th-century Japanese classic for modern everyday carry. Designer Goran Mihajlovic, a skilled bladesmith with 25+ years of wilderness expertise in the Amazon, preserves the iconic silhouette while introducing contemporary functionality—a secure liner lock and smooth ceramic ball-bearing pivot for reliable deployment. Crafted from dependable D2 steel, the blade features a modified reverse tanto profile with precision-ground swedge for enhanced piercing and control. The black stonewashed finish pairs beautifully with the purple Micarta handle, offering excellent grip and tactile appeal. Subtle rounded edges ensure comfort during extended use, while the slim profile carries discreetly as an ideal gentleman's companion. This refined balance of heritage and innovation maintains the traditional Chikiri lever for intuitive one-handed operation, transforming a historically non-locking design into a practical, hard-use folder. Whether for everyday tasks or wilderness applications, the Higonokami delivers simplicity, practicality, and efficiency in a distinctly refined form.

D2 Blade Introduction

SPECIFICATIONS

Overall Length	6.94''/176.4mm
Blade Length	3.02''/76.6mm
Blade Thickness	0.118" / 3.0mm
Blade Material	D2
Blade Style	Reverse Tanto
Blade Grind	Flat Grind
Blade Finish	Black Stonewashed
Handle Material	Purple Micarta
Color	Purple
Lock Type	Liner Lock
Weight	3.42oz/97g
Hardness	58-60HRC
Model Name	Higonokami
Model Number	B2135A1
Designer	Goran mihajlovic

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Modern Higonokami Gentleman's Folder

The Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 reworks the 19th-century Japanese Tenable Higonokami for modern carry: a D2 modified reverse tanto blade with a precision-ground swedge, a Purple Micarta handle, and the traditional Chikiri lever driving a ceramic ball-bearing pivot. Designer Goran Mihajlovic keeps the iconic silhouette but adds a secure liner lock and a slim 176.4 mm frame that disappears in a dress pocket. It slots naturally into the Tenable Knives line of working folders and ranks among the store's most characterful folding knives for everyday use.

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Blade & Steel Selling Points

The D2 tool steel blade at 58-60 HRC delivers the wear resistance this Black Stonewashed finish was chosen for, holding a working edge through weeks of daily tasks. The reverse tanto profile concentrates mass behind the tip for confident piercing, while the long flat-grind edge slices cardboard, cord and food prep cleanly. At 97 g with a 3.02-inch blade it carries like a pen but works like a much larger folder - a genuine EDC knife that dresses up as easily as it carries down.

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Key Features at a Glance

• Modified reverse tanto blade in D2 with precision-ground swedge
• Chikiri lever opening on a ceramic ball-bearing pivot - fast, smooth, one-handed
• Secure liner lock with Purple Micarta scales at just 3.42 oz / 97 g
• 58-60 HRC blade hardness with a full flat grind for effortless slicing
• Slim 176.4 mm profile with rounded edges - a true gentleman's pocket knife
• Forward choil and neutral handle shape for controlled choke-up cuts
• Part of the Tenable Higonokami series - five finish and material variants
• Backed by EDCMALL's tracked worldwide shipping and returns policy

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Five Ways It Earns Pocket Time

• Office and dress carry - The Purple Micarta scale and Black Stonewashed blade read refined in a suit pocket; the slim frame never prints.
• Package and mail duty - The swedged reverse tanto tip slices tape and strapping cleanly without stabbing into the contents.
• Café and kitchen backup - The full flat grind handles cheese, fruit and sandwich duty better than any design-knife chisel tip.
• Weekend hiking and camping - Light enough to forget until needed, tough enough for cordage, kindling fuzz sticks and food prep.
• Collector display - The D2 blade and Chikiri lever make it a conversation piece in any best-selling EDC rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Chikiri lever hard to open one-handed?

No - the ceramic ball-bearing pivot makes the swing effortless. Flick the lever with an index finger and the blade rotates open; close by pressing the liner lock aside.

Does the D2 blade rust?

D2 is semi-stainless. Wipe it dry after use and add a monthly drop of oil and it will run indefinitely; neglect and pocket sweat will eventually speckle it.

How does the reverse tanto differ from a normal tanto?

The spine angles down toward the tip instead of stepping, so the point is reinforced but the edge stays long and slicing-friendly - the best of both profiles.

Is this suitable for left-handed users?

The Chikiri lever and liner release work from either side of the frame, though the pocket clip ships in the right-hand position.

D2 & Damascus Steel Comparison Table

Glossary of Key Terms

D2 Tool Steel
A high-carbon, high-chromium semi-stainless tool steel at 58-61 HRC with exceptional wear resistance. It holds a working edge far longer than 8Cr13MoV but wants a wiped-dry habit and a monthly drop of oil.

Reverse Tanto
A blade whose spine angles down to a reinforced point, putting mass behind the tip for piercing while keeping a long, straight slicing edge.

Swedge
An unsharpened bevel ground along the spine that thins the point and gives the blade a crisp, aggressive profile.

Chikiri Lever
The traditional Japanese lever on a Higonokami - flick it with a finger to swing the blade open one-handed while your grip stays clear of the edge.

Liner Lock
A spring bar of lock steel inside the handle that snaps behind the blade tang on opening - simple, proven, one-hand-close.

Ceramic Ball Bearing Pivot
Hard, friction-free washers that keep the blade centered and give a fast, glassy opening that stays smooth in dust and moisture.

Micarta
Layers of linen or canvas soaked in resin and compressed under heat. It warms to the touch, grips even when wet and wears a natural patina.

G10
A woven fiberglass cloth soaked in epoxy and compressed under heat. Light, rigid, weatherproof and grippy even with wet hands.

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Who Should Buy It (and Who Should Skip It)

Who Should Buy

• Gentleman's-folder collectors who want heritage design with a modern lock.
• EDC users who dress up - the slim profile vanishes in trousers or a blazer.
• Fans of Japanese knife culture who want the Chikiri lever with a locking blade.
• Gift buyers looking for a story-rich, well-priced designer folder.
• Anyone upgrading from a traditional non-locking higonokami to something safer.

Who Should Skip

• Anyone who wants a heavy prying blade - the 3.0 mm stock is a slicer, not a crowbar.
• Users who refuse to oil a blade: choose 14C28N or Nitro-V stainless models instead.
• Buyers needing a deep-carry clip for gym-shorts carry - the slim clip rides medium depth.
• Anyone after a lock-back or button lock; the Higonokami keeps its traditional lever action.
• Collectors who want indexed serial numbers - this is an open production series.

Tenable Higonokami B2135A1 - Care & Maintenance

1. Wipe the blade dry after every use - pocket sweat spots bare steel edges within days.
2. One drop of quality knife oil at the pivot monthly, then cycle the action to spread it.
3. Blow pocket lint out of the handle channel before oiling so grit never grinds in the pivot.
4. Check the lock bar contact area for lint so lockup stays tight and repeatable.
5. Sharpen on a diamond plate for carbide-rich steels, or a ceramic rod for quick touch-ups.
6. Use light, consistent strokes and finish on a leather strop for a hair-popping apex.
7. Rinse with warm water and mild soap after sticky tasks, then dry thoroughly before carry.
8. Never pry or twist the tip; folder blades are slicers first and chip under lateral load.
9. Re-torque clip and body screws periodically with the correct Torx driver.