Antique Japanese Kogatana Utility Knife with Relief Kozuka Handle (Edo Period) 0714G5 this guard transcends functional necessity

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

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

1900 Size: 44

Size: 152 x 13cm

a treasure crafted from copper

Antique Japanese Kogatana Utility Knife with Relief Kozuka Handle (Edo Period) 0714G5 this guard transcends functional necessityAn 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.