Ikenobo Flower Scissors | Banshu HamonoEstablished in 1744 Brand: Banshu Hamono The blacksmith industry in Banshu region in the Hyogo prefecture of Japan was said to have started long ago when a Katana factory was located there. What began as an industry producing straight razors in 1744 now manufactures a variety of products including utility knives, traditional Japanese straight razors, Japanese gripping shears used for cutting thread, pruning shears, and floral shears. Each piece is