Antique Japanese Kogatana Utility Knife with Relief Kozuka Handle (Edo Period) 0714G5 size: 22 x 14 x

size: 22 x 14 x 9cm

Artist: Utagawa Yoshitomi Title: An American Drawn from Life Date: 1861 (2nd month) size: 37 x 25cm

The detailed craftsmanship highlights traditional symbolism and artistry

this guard transcends functional necessity to become a statement of aesthetic sophistication

Made from original antique wood

Antique Japanese Kogatana Utility Knife with Relief Kozuka Handle (Edo Period) 0714G5 size: 22 x 14 xAn authentic antique Japanese kogatana (small utility knife) fitted into its original relief carved kozuka (handle). Traditionally housed in the scabbard of a sword alongside the main blade, these pieces served as functional personal tools for samurai.