From ancient times, at Osafune in Bizen area, Japanese swords blacksmiths have forged Katana as a sacred treasure. A swordsmith Kawashima Kazuki at Osafune makes these paper knives besides forging Katana, at his atelier. Many customers both in Japan and abroad purchase this as a gift to their precious person for prayer. As a talisman It has not only an excellent sharpness but dignity, and elegance, carrying the wish to keep you safe nearby. Katana has been believed to protect its owner as a sibatitute. As a lucky charm Blades have been thought to be items for good fortune in Japan, regarded that they cut open luck. The gallery shop attahced Osafune Katana Museum also carried this product, and it's not available in most other shops now －Shipping details－ The maker's mark is engraved on the back of the paper knife's handle It will be shipped in a paper cover and a Kiti box Custom orders for name engraving and box writing are available. Please contact us for details