Sumuzu Posted October 30, 2021 Report Posted October 30, 2021 I look at quite a lot Kozuka and always wonder why the blade seem unpolished and sometime have quite a bit of patina on them. Was there a reason why? I know there were some that look perfect, but that was quite rare. Please educate me. Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 30, 2021 Report Posted October 30, 2021 Soon, do you mean the kogatana blade, or the kozuka handle that holds it? Quote
Sumuzu Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Posted October 30, 2021 The kogatana. Didn’t know the term for the blade. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted October 30, 2021 Report Posted October 30, 2021 The knife was an all-purpose handy blade that could be used for anything and everything. They were frequently sharpened, which accounts for much of the variety in shapes found. The handle might be a work of art, but the blades were largely interchangeable. There would be no point in keeping it in perfect condition, unless you never had to do anything for yourself. Even so, genuine old blades are not cheap in the marketplace. 1 Quote
Ken-Hawaii Posted October 30, 2021 Report Posted October 30, 2021 This may add some more info: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/18860-kogatana-shirasaya-and-habaki/ 1 Quote
Sumuzu Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Posted October 30, 2021 Thank you all for the answer. Quote
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