Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition Kurosawa Tsuguo Handmade Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel Mini Knife "Minami Hakofugu" – Hand-Carved & Hand-Painted Wooden Boxfish Sheath

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

Inspired by the vibrant Minami Hakofugu (Yellow Boxfish), this miniature craft knife features a mirror-polished stainless steel blade paired with an intricately crafted wooden fish-shaped sheath.

Each sheath is individually hand-carved, hand-painted, and finished with traditional lacquer techniques to faithfully recreate the brilliant yellow body, vivid blue markings, and charming form of this iconic tropical fish. The combination of polished stainless steel, wood carving, painting, and lacquer craftsmanship highlights Kurosawa Tsuguo's distinctive artistic style and exceptional attention to detail.

Entirely handmade in Japan, each piece is individually crafted, making every example a one-of-a-kind collectible that celebrates Japanese craftsmanship and functional art.

Specifications

Artist: Kurosawa Tsuguo

Edition: Rare Ginza Exhibition Edition

Artwork Title: Minami Hakofugu (ミナミハコフグ)

Blade Material: Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel

Sheath Material: Wood

Sheath Finish: Hand-Carved, Hand-Painted & Lacquer Finished

Overall Length (Fish): 110 mm

Blade Length: 43 mm

Blade Thickness: 2 mm

Weight (with Sheath): 34.2 g

Handmade in Japan