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[Handmade mon-no-kata-kiri (mon stencil knife)]
[Handmade mon-no-kata-kiri (mon stencil knife)]
[Handmade mon-no-kata-kiri (mon stencil knife)]

[Handmade mon-no-kata-kiri (mon stencil knife)]

Date1900-1960
Mediumbamboo, metal, string
DimensionsL: 6.5 in, Diam: .375 in
ClassificationsGeneral Collection
Credit LineGift of Barbara Kawakami
Object number2004.1.162
Description1 knife : bamboo, metal, string ; 6.5 x .375 (diameter) in.;Handmade mon-no-kata-kiri (mon stencil knife similar to exacto knife) composed of a metal blade (6.5 in.) inserted in length of tapering bamboo handle (6.25 in.) and extends (0.3125 in.) beyond the end of bamboo to a sharp angled point. The 2 pieces of the handle are fastened tightly with fine string at ends.

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