Blade and Mounting for a Double-edged Knife (Ken-nari Tōsu)
Object type: Blade and mounting for a double-edged knife (Ken-nari Tōsu)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: blade, 19th century; mounting, 19th century
Medium: Steel, wood, lacquer, iron
Dimensions: L. of blade 9 5/16 in. (23.6 cm); L. of cutting edge 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Classification: Knives
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Accession year: 1936