This is a work by Hidetoshi Nakayama, a custom knife maker and netsuke artist active not only in Japan but worldwide. This folding knife features a clever touch: when the blade is folded in, the cat’s face is reflected in the mirror-polished blade. True to Nakayama’s style, it is not a “cute” cat; instead, it pursues realism. The dynamic line from the cat’s back to its shoulders, its gentle expression, and the lifelike detailing that makes it seem as if it might move at any moment are truly impressive. Hard to believe, but the entire handle—including the cat—has been carved and sculpted from a single block of boxwood as a one-piece construction. Overall length: 122 mm Closed length: 72 mm Blade length: 51 mm Blade thickness: 3 mm Weight: 56 g Steel: D2 Handle: Boxwood [Please be sure to read the following before placing an order] - This is a made-to-order product. After you place an order, we will proceed only after receiving a deposit of at least half of the item price. The remaining balance must be paid before shipping, or paid via cash on delivery. If paying by card, due to system limitations, payment will be processed in a single lump sum at the time of ordering. - After ordering, you will be asked to confirm the delivery timeframe; the order will be finalized upon your approval. - The delivery timeframe is an estimate and may be delayed due to various circumstances. Thank you for your understanding. - As this is a made-to-order item, cancellation is not possible once the order is confirmed. - If production becomes impossible due to circumstances on the custom knifemaker’s side, the order will be canceled and a full refund will be issued. - For made-to-order knives, the listed price is the price at the time of the previous production run. The price may change at the time you place your order. If there is any change, we will обязательно contact you in advance; please reconsider your purchase based on the updated price.