--- title: "KOKUYO Hakobiz: The Pen Case That Stands Open" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kokuyo-hakobiz-tool-pen-stand/" description: "KOKUYO Hakobiz Tool Pen Stand explained: a 215 × 185 × 45 mm case that stands open on a desk, what fits inside, colors, price band and the new Hakobiz 2." category: "Cases" type: "Stand-up tool pouch" published: 2026-10-21 updated: 2026-10-21 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 5 products: - name: "KOKUYO Tool Pen Stand Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11)" brand: "KOKUYO" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "Not stated" material: "Polyester outside and lining; polypropylene and polyurethane core (Amazon US listing)" released: "2019-02-13" price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per case, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "KOKUYO Co., Ltd." model: "KAHA-HB11" mpn: "KAHA-HB11B (Navy); KAHA-HB11D (Black); KAHA-HB11S (Brown)" url: "https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/hacobiz/" --- # KOKUYO Hakobiz: The Pen Case That Stands Open > The KOKUYO Hakobiz (Haco-Biz) Tool Pen Stand is a flat, square zip case that stands upright and opens at the front, so pens, a calculator and a phone stand inside in view. KOKUYO lists it at W215 × D45 × H185 mm, about 160 g. It launched in Japan in February 2019; a larger Hakobiz 2 followed in April 2026. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kokuyo-hakobiz-tool-pen-stand/ - Category: Cases - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-21 - Updated: 2026-10-21 ![Black KOKUYO Hakobiz Tool Pen Stand, closed and in stand mode holding pens, a calculator and a phone](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/kokuyo-hakobiz-tool-pen-stand-16x9.png) *The Hakobiz closed and standing open, drawn to scale from KOKUYO's W215 × D45 × H185 mm.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | KOKUYO Tool Pen Stand Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11) | KOKUYO (by KOKUYO Co., Ltd.) | Japan | Not stated | Polyester outside and lining; polypropylene and polyurethane core (Amazon US listing) | 2019-02-13 | $$$: $20–75 per case | - Made in (KOKUYO Tool Pen Stand Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11)): Not stated. KOKUYO's Hakobiz pages, its 2018 launch release and the Amazon US listing we read don't state a country of production, so we don't either; check the label. ## Key takeaways - KOKUYO lists the Hakobiz at W215 × D45 × H185 mm (about 8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) outside and about 160 g. - KOKUYO's product database gives the inside as W200 × D35 × H160 mm; Amazon US says it takes a smartphone up to 5.5 in. - KOKUYO launched it on February 13, 2019, at ¥3,000 (about US$19); its current list is ¥3,800 (about US$24). - Hakobiz 2, out April 8, 2026, is 235 × 55 × 185 mm with six pockets and dividers, per Impress Watch. - On Amazon US it holds a 4.8 of 5 rating from about 4,800 reviews and sits in our $$$ band ($20–75). ## What is the KOKUYO Hakobiz? **It's a flat, square zip case that stands upright and opens at the front, so the tools inside stay standing where you can see them.** KOKUYO calls it a ツールペンスタンド＜ハコビズ＞ (tool pen stand, Hakobiz). Amazon US sells it as the Haco-Biz Standing Pen Pouch. KOKUYO pitches it at people who move between desks at work: you pack pens, a calculator and small tools, carry it by the handle, and set it down as a desk organizer. ## KOKUYO Hakobiz specs | Spec | Hakobiz (KAHA-HB11) | |---|---| | Outside (KOKUYO) | W215 × D45 × H185 mm (8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) | | Inside (KOKUYO) | W200 × D35 × H160 mm (7.9 × 1.4 × 6.3 in) | | Weight | About 160 g (5.6 oz) | | Material (Amazon US) | Polyester outside and lining; PP and PU core | | Colors | Navy (B), Black (D), Brown (S) | | Closure | Double zipper; side fastening belt; carry handle | | List price, Japan | ¥3,800 (about US$24) | | Released | February 13, 2019 | Sizes, colors and list price come from KOKUYO's Hakobiz page, which we read in full; the inside size and weight are from KOKUYO's product database, and the weight matches Amazon US. Amazon US lists it at 8.46 × 1.77 × 7.28 in, the same size in inches. ![KOKUYO Hakobiz and Hakobiz 2 in front views drawn to scale with their dimensions](https://stationerytimes.com/images/kokuyo-hakobiz-tool-pen-stand-sizes.svg) *Hakobiz and Hakobiz 2 drawn to scale: same height, but the newer one is 20 mm wider and 10 mm deeper.* ## How does the KOKUYO Hakobiz stand open? **You unzip the front, and the case stands on its base with the opening spreading forward, so you look down into it.** KOKUYO says it stands on its own, and Amazon US credits the side fastening belt and the stand-style design. Inside, tools stand upright instead of lying in a pile. KOKUYO says that makes the contents easy to scan and saves desk space, and that a smartphone can lean against the back. ## What fits inside? **KOKUYO lists pens, a calculator, stationery and other work tools, and the Amazon US listing adds smartphones up to 5.5 in.** There's also a zipped inner mesh pocket for small items, per Amazon US. Neither KOKUYO nor Amazon US publishes a pen count. The 160 mm inside height suits full-length pens and a pocket calculator; an 18 cm ruler would need to go in at an angle. ## What colors are there? **KOKUYO lists three: Navy (KAHA-HB11B), Black (KAHA-HB11D) and Brown (KAHA-HB11S).** The last letter of the code is the color. Amazon US sells the black one as Black x Green, with a bright green lining, and describes the brown one's lining as bright green too. ## What is Hakobiz 2? **A bigger update, released April 8, 2026, that also carries a mouse, AC adapter and cables.** Impress Watch reports it at 235 × 55 × 185 mm, with six pockets and dividers for pens, earphones and small items, at ¥3,800 (about US$24) before tax. KOKUYO calls Hakobiz 2 a スタンドツールポーチ (stand tool pouch) and sells it in gray, navy and black. KOKUYO's page still lists the original Hakobiz alongside it. We didn't find Hakobiz 2 at US retailers yet. ## How much does it cost? **The Hakobiz sits in our $$$ band ($20–75) on Amazon US.** In Japan, KOKUYO lists it at ¥3,800 (about US$24). It launched on February 13, 2019 at ¥3,000 (about US$19), per KOKUYO's launch release. ## How does the KOKUYO Hakobiz compare with other KOKUYO cases? **The Hakobiz is the one for a desk's worth of tools; KOKUYO's pen cases are built around pens.** | | KOKUYO Hakobiz | [KOKUYO Neo Critz](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kokuyo-neo-critz/) (Regular) | [KOKUYO C2](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kokuyo-c2-pen-case/) (L) | |---|---|---|---| | Size | 215 × 45 × 185 mm (8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in) | 85 × 50 × 195 mm (3.3 × 2.0 × 7.7 in) | 200 × 50 × 50 mm (7.9 × 2.0 × 2.0 in) | | On the desk | Stands open at the front | Folds into a pen stand | Opens into a tray | | Holds | Pens, calculator, phone | Pens | Pens | Neo Critz and C2 figures come from their guides. For a smaller cup-style stand, the [LIHIT LAB ACTACT](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/lihit-lab-actact-stand-pen-case/) folds down into a pen holder, and our [best pencil cases](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pencil-cases/) roundup covers more options. ## What are the downsides? **It's not padded: the Amazon US listing says it does not protect its contents from impact.** Don't rely on it for a phone or calculator in a crowded bag. At 215 × 185 mm it's also a lot bigger than a pen case, and no pen count is published. ## Where is the KOKUYO Hakobiz made? **KOKUYO doesn't say: its Hakobiz pages, its 2018 launch release and the Amazon US listing we read give no country of production.** KOKUYO itself is a Japanese company based in Osaka. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can you fit a ruler in the KOKUYO Hakobiz? Full-length pens stand upright in its 160 mm inside height, but an 18 cm ruler would need to go in at an angle. KOKUYO doesn't publish a pen count. ### How big is the KOKUYO Hakobiz? KOKUYO lists W215 × D45 × H185 mm, about 8.5 × 1.8 × 7.3 in, and about 160 g. KOKUYO's product database gives the inside as W200 × D35 × H160 mm. ### What fits in a Hakobiz? KOKUYO says pens, a calculator, stationery and other work tools, and that a smartphone can lean inside. Amazon US says phones up to 5.5 in fit, and adds a zipped inner mesh pocket for small items. ### What's the difference between Hakobiz and Hakobiz 2? Hakobiz 2, released April 8, 2026, is 235 × 55 × 185 mm against 215 × 45 × 185 mm, with room for a mouse, AC adapter and cables plus six pockets and dividers, per Impress Watch. Both list at ¥3,800 (about US$24) in Japan. ### What colors does the Hakobiz come in? KOKUYO lists Navy (KAHA-HB11B), Black (KAHA-HB11D) and Brown (KAHA-HB11S). Amazon US sells the black one as Black x Green, with a bright green lining. ### Does the Hakobiz protect a phone or calculator? No. The Amazon US listing says it does not protect its contents from impact, so treat it as an organizer rather than a padded case. ### Can you carry the KOKUYO Hakobiz by hand? Yes. It has a carry handle and a double zipper, and KOKUYO pitches it at people who move between desks at work and set it down as a desk organizer. ## Sources - [ハコビズ｜文具｜コクヨ (KOKUYO Hakobiz page, read in full: stands tools upright, opens at the front, phone can lean inside, handle; Hakobiz W215 × D45 × H185 mm and Hakobiz 2 W235 × D55 × H185 mm, ¥3,800 each, colors)](https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/stationery/hacobiz/) - [カハ-HB11D 商品情報詳細 (KOKUYO product database: outside W215 × D45 × H185 mm, inside W200 × D35 × H160 mm, about 160 g; read via search snippet)](https://www.kokuyo-st.co.jp/search/1_detail.php?sid=100122475) - [ビジネスツールの持ち運びに特化した「もちはこ」シリーズを発売 (KOKUYO news release, December 10, 2018: Hakobiz on sale February 13, 2019, ¥3,000)](https://kokuyo.co.jp/newsroom/news/industry/20181210.html) - [コクヨ、大容量で自立するツールポーチ「ハコビズ2」 (Impress Watch: Hakobiz 2 on sale April 8, 2026, ¥3,800 before tax, 235 × 55 × 185 mm, six pockets, gray, navy, black)](https://www.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2098219.html) - [Amazon US: KOKUYO Pencil Case Pouch, Haco-Biz Standing Pen Pouch, Black x Green (KAHA-HB11D), read October 21, 2026](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZ6ZLHD)