Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition Kurosawa Tsuguo Handmade Damascus Mini Knife “Semi-Kujira” – Hand-Carved Whale-Shaped Wooden Sheath

A rare Ginza Exhibition Edition handcrafted by Japanese artist Kurosawa Tsuguo.

Titled “Semi-Kujira,” this miniature craft knife is inspired by the distinctive form of the North Pacific right whale. It pairs a laminated Damascus steel blade with a sculptural whale-shaped wooden sheath.

The wooden sheath is individually carved, hand-painted, and lacquer finished, expressing the whale’s rounded silhouette, deep ocean coloring, and distinctive pale markings with remarkable character and detail.

Bringing together miniature metalwork, wood carving, painting, and lacquer craftsmanship, this piece reflects Kurosawa Tsuguo’s playful artistic vision and meticulous approach to handmade Japanese craft.

Each example is individually made in Japan and offers its own subtle variations in carving, coloring, and finish, making it a distinctive collectible artwork for display.

Specifications

Artist: Kurosawa Tsuguo

Edition: Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition

Artwork Title: Semi-Kujira (セミクジラ)

Motif: North Pacific Right Whale

Blade Material: Laminated Damascus Steel

Sheath Material: Wood

Sheath Finish: Hand-Carved, Hand-Painted & Lacquered

Overall Length: 110 mm

Blade Length: 38 mm

Blade Thickness: 2 mm

Weight with Sheath: 20 g

Handmade in Japan