Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition Kurosawa Tsuguo Handmade Damascus Mini Knife "Wakasagi" – Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Fish Sheath

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

Inspired by the graceful form of the Japanese pond smelt (Wakasagi), this miniature craft knife pairs a laminated Damascus steel blade with an exquisitely sculpted wooden fish-shaped sheath.

Each sheath is individually hand-carved, hand-painted, and finished with traditional lacquer techniques, faithfully capturing the delicate scales, natural coloration, and elegant silhouette of the fish. By combining miniature bladesmithing, wood carving, painting, and lacquer craftsmanship, this work showcases Kurosawa Tsuguo's distinctive artistic vision and exceptional attention to detail.

Entirely handmade in Japan, every piece is individually crafted, making each one a unique collectible that celebrates traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Specifications

Artist: Kurosawa Tsuguo

Edition: Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition

Artwork Title: Wakasagi (ワカサギ)

Blade Material: Laminated Damascus Steel

Sheath Material: Hand-Carved, Hand-Painted & Lacquered Wood

Overall Length (Fish): 120 mm

Blade Length: 33 mm

Blade Thickness: 1 mm

Weight: 10 g

Handmade in Japan