Significance Of A Two Sided Kozuka?

[manfrommagnum]

Just bought one. It is two matching sides. Was this a Meiji export item?

[John A Stuart]

I have seen two sided ones that were two kozuka soldered together, converted to use as handles for knive, fork and spoon sets. Not that this is the case. Pics? John

[Kurikata]

Michael,

 

A lot of knives, spoon ans forks sets have been exported from Japan to Europe beginning of 20th century with handles copying both sides kozuka design.

 

These handles are generally in plain Copper or shinchu with no inlays.

 

Should you have pictures, it would confirm.

[manfrommagnum]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/151605649021?_mwBanner=1

[kaigunair]

well that is different.  though, the close up pics all show the opening to the kozuka on the left side, none with the opening on the right side (would indicate the flip side).  The pictures of the kozuka in the saya shows that at least one side is close (not opened). 

 

Wonder if there is a mistake in the listing or if indeed, this is a two sided kozuka....

[jason_mazzy]

I spoke to the seller and he assured me both sides were identical

[Brian]

An  identically-sided kozuka is never going to be a very good thing. Late Meiji at best.

 

Brian