Mark has seen this kind of box used for small gifts, usually snacks, during his trips to Japan, where the presentation and intention behind a gift are treated as seriously as the gift itself. The tradition goes well past simple packaging - a well-chosen box communicates respect and sincerity before the recipient ever sees the contents.
This version takes a different visual approach from the rest of the collection: a black-and-white checkered background covered edge to edge with colorful sensu, the traditional Japanese folding fan, in shades of orange and red, scattered among small white blossoms. The kanji reads Go-Ryori-Bocho, the traditional label for a presentation box made specifically for a kitchen knife. The folding fan is its own long-standing motif in Japanese design, traditionally associated with good fortune and the gradual unfolding of happiness. This medium size suits shorter knives - petties, smaller santokus, and similar lengths. The box is sturdy and rigid, not a flimsy folding carton, and includes a matching paper sheath to wrap the knife before it goes inside.Color: Orange
Design: Sensu (Folding Fan) and Blossom Pattern
Made in Japan
Includes: Matching Paper Sheath (205mm x 60mm)
Outer Length: 14.5 in (367mm)
Outer Width: 3 in (80mm)
Outer Height: 1.25 in (30mm)
Inner Length: 14 in (357mm)
Inner Width: 2.75 in (70mm)
Inner Depth: Just Under 1 in (25mm)
This version takes a different visual approach from the rest of the collection: a black-and-white checkered background covered edge to edge with colorful sensu, the traditional Japanese folding fan, in shades of orange and red, scattered among small white blossoms. The kanji reads Go-Ryori-Bocho, the traditional label for a presentation box made specifically for a kitchen knife. The folding fan is its own long-standing motif in Japanese design, traditionally associated with good fortune and the gradual unfolding of happiness. This medium size suits shorter knives - petties, smaller santokus, and similar lengths. The box is sturdy and rigid, not a flimsy folding carton, and includes a matching paper sheath to wrap the knife before it goes inside.
