A. Dekker - Fruit knife (5) - Steel, Brass, Copper

5 Japanese fruit knives dating from the Meiji period (1868-1912)
Their handles reproduce the kozuka style, the small knives inserted into the mounts of samurai swords.
Each piece bears a copper motif, unique, inspired by nature and Japanese folklore.
The blades are steel; they bear Japanese ideograms engraved at their base, the blades are slightly superficially oxidized from wear over time.
The knives measure 20.5 cm long, 1.5 cm wide and 0.4 cm thick
total weight 156 grams