Japanese Steel Woodworking Craft Knife Vtg 9.5cm Blade Kiridashi Kogatana KN17 crackle glaze It is used to play

It is used to play the traditional Japanese pastime of Hanetsuki (Japanese badminton) during the New Year

Marble pattern outside

26 cm long x 18 cm wide x 1 cm tall

Kanji meaning: a group name

It represents two Japanese cranes (tsuru) standing next to a bamboo forest

Japanese Steel Woodworking Craft Knife Vtg 9.5cm Blade Kiridashi Kogatana KN17 crackle glaze It is used to playVtg Japanese Steel Woodworking Knife W Sheath This vintage Japanese woodworking craft knife has a steel blade, a wooden handle and a matching sheath. This knife is single edged and there are some inscriptions on both sides on the blade. Steel, wood C1950 Item weight: 95 grams Packed weight: 345 grams Approx. 25. 7 cm long x 3 cm wide, 1. 2 cm handle thick Blade approx. 9. 4 cm long x 2. 1 cm wide Good condition considering its age. Rust on blade.