Kohetsu Mini Sword

This is a fun little novelty item found in a shop in Sanjo City. It is a miniature Japanese sword, not sharp, and its traditional purpose is cutting mochi, the small dessert confection served in Japan. It could also serve as a butter knife or a letter opener, but mostly it is just a fun little item that makes a great gift for anyone who loves Japanese culture, Japanese knives, or the idea of wielding a tiny katana at the cheese board.

It measures about 5 inches overall and is finished with a small emblem. The quality is solid for what it is, and several of our customers have found creative uses for it beyond mochi duty.

What Customers Are Saying: Eight reviewers, all five stars, and the reviews are genuinely charming. One customer uses them as martini olive skewers and plans to buy more. Another recognized the shop in Sanjo City where Mark found them and came home from Japan with the same thing for his daughters. A third bought one for each of their adult kids after the family discovered mochi ice cream, noting the kids have since found other excuses to brandish them. The word that keeps coming up is fun.

Care Instructions: Hand wash gently and dry before storing. Do not put in the dishwasher.

• Type: Novelty / Decorative Mini Sword
• Traditional Use: Mochi Cutting
• Overall Length: Approx. 5 inches
• Material: Metal