Kwaiken & Utility

A short, curved knife that was often carried in the sleeve of a Kimono- I make mine with leather sheaths and belt-hangers.

Net sinker Kwaiken
Net sinker Kwaiken

Net sinker Kwaiken

lida2024-01-31T12:03:52+01:00January 1st, 2008|Kwaiken & Utility|

Blade: 1050 - clay tempered Handle: Fossil walrus - green and cream colors. Used to be a fishing net sinker Fittings: Bronze w.copper spacer - antiqued and textured finish Blade Length: 13.5cm / 5 1/4" Total Length: 25.5cm / 10 1/2" Misc: Photo by Högström [...]

Minus Sleeve Kwaiken
Minus Sleeve Kwaiken

Minus Sleeve Kwaiken

lida2024-01-31T12:03:52+01:00January 1st, 2008|Kwaiken & Utility|

Blade: 1050 - clay temperd, double hamon Handle: Redwood burl Fittings: Sterling - antiqued and brushed finish Sheath: Redwood burl Blade Length: 11.5cm / 4 1/2" Total Length: 23cm / 9" Misc: Knife will disassemble by removing peg in handle. Photo by Högström [...]