【Signed】Kozuka Fitting Fitting [Masa-yuki Minamoto]

★ Product Information ★

[Description]
This is a kogai (small ) with the inscription Minamoto Masayuki.
Kogai are a type of fitting, used for carving wood or as an emergency . They are equivalent to modern-day utility or letter openers.
From the Edo period onwards, they came to be regarded as decorative items to enhance the appearance of mountings (koshirae).
In addition to their value as daily necessities, kogai are also highly regarded as works of art and craft due to the exquisite craftsmanship and decoration applied by metalworkers.
As this is not a real , no registration or notification is required.
Kogai are classified as  fittings, and because their length is short, a Firearms and Registration Certificate is not necessary.
This kogai does not have a and, like a letter opener, cannot cut anything other than paper. Please consider it a safe work of art and craft.
It is inscribed, but it has not been submitted to a paid appraisal institution. Please consider purchasing only if you have reviewed all images and are satisfied with your understanding and decision.

[Condition]
As this is an old item that has passed through the ages, please understand that there may be rust and scratches before purchasing.

[Dimensions]
Overall length: 21.5cm
 length: 11.7cm
 width: 1.2cm
 thickness: 2mm

*Please note that these are amateur measurements, so slight errors may occur.

[Weight]
36g

[Shipping]
The item will be wrapped in bubble wrap for protection against moisture and damage, and shipped anonymously via Yu-Packet Post.

[Notes]
Direct purchases without comments are welcome, but to prevent trouble, we would appreciate it if you could check our profile before purchasing.