Kujira means whale in Japanese - and the Kujira kogatana line celebrates that name with handle designs carved to resemble the great whales of the Pacific. This humpback whale version features a handle shaped to evoke the distinctive profile of the humpback - arched, flowing, and immediately recognizable. The kogatana itself is a traditional Japanese small utility knife, used historically by craftsmen for detail work, marking, and light cutting tasks where a larger knife would be too much tool. The blade is SK5 carbon steel, a high-carbon steel comparable to 1080 with good edge-taking properties and a character that rewards simple care.
At 50mm blade length and 152mm total length this is a compact, precise tool - suited for detail cuts, box opening, cord cutting, and the kind of close utility work that benefits from a very short, controlled blade. The double bevel even edge grind makes it accessible for both right- and left-handed users. SK5 is a reactive carbon steel that will develop a patina with use. A functional piece of Japanese craft that works as well as it looks - equally at home in a knife collector display or a toolbox.
Care Instructions: SK5 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil or food-safe mineral oil for storage. Avoid prolonged moisture contact.
At 50mm blade length and 152mm total length this is a compact, precise tool - suited for detail cuts, box opening, cord cutting, and the kind of close utility work that benefits from a very short, controlled blade. The double bevel even edge grind makes it accessible for both right- and left-handed users. SK5 is a reactive carbon steel that will develop a patina with use. A functional piece of Japanese craft that works as well as it looks - equally at home in a knife collector display or a toolbox.
Care Instructions: SK5 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil or food-safe mineral oil for storage. Avoid prolonged moisture contact.
- Brand: Kujira
- Design: Humpback Whale
- Steel: SK5 Carbon Steel (similar to 1080)
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel, Even
- Weight: 2.1 oz (60g)
- Blade Length: 50mm
- Total Length: 152mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
- Blade Height: 22mm
