SOLD Sakai Takayuki x Michiko Kubota Rinka Silver #3 Steel, Sakura + Waka Engraving, 390mm

[TSEF Knife]

Hi everyone,

I'm excited to share a truly unique knife that blends Japanese craftsmanship with poetic art: the Sakai Takayuki x Michiko Kubota Rinka Silver #3 Steel, 390mm.

Features:

• Steel: Silver #3
• Blade Length: 390mm, Sakimaru Takobiki style
• Finish: Hand-engraved by artist Michiko Kubota
• Handle & Sheath: Hand-lacquered with delicate sakura engravings

The blade showcases an exquisite engraving of a waka poem by Emperor Sutoku from the Fūga Wakashū. The poem reads:
"For those who gaze upon the moon, may it reflect the transience of the world like a mirror."
『 見る人に物のあはれをしらすれば月やこの世の鏡なるらむ 』


About the Poem:
Emperor Sutoku's life was marked by tragedy—exiled after a failed power struggle. Despite the hardships, he left behind beautiful, melancholic works like this one, reflecting the Japanese concept of mono no aware (the sadness of impermanence).

This knife combines this deeply emotional poem with the precision of Sakai Takayuki craftsmanship, making it a functional art piece for anyone passionate about Japanese culture and fine knives.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this piece or if anyone has experience with similar hand-engraved blades!

1025USD