【Rare】Eichi Furukawa Store Whale Whisker Crafts Paper Knife Bookmark Natural Material Traditional Crafts Lucky Charm Isana (Whale) Natural Luster Showa Retro Heisei Retro Retro Vintage Old Classic VINTAGE This is a rare craft paper knife made by "Eichi Furukawa Store" in Oshika, Miyagi Prefecture, using *whale whiskers (kujira hige). Whales have been called "Isana" since ancient times, and are considered a lucky charm, symbolizing longevity and bravery. ■Product Features • Material: Uses whiskers from fin whales (nagasukujira) or blue whales (shironagakujira) caught off the coast of Kinkazan. • Texture: Features a beautiful luster unique to natural materials, and a durable and flexible texture. • Uses: Can be used as a paper knife, as well as a bookmark due to its thin design. • Condition: Comes with a bookmark (explanatory note) and a storage box. ■Size■Approx. Length 21 cm Thickness 2 mm Only simple cleaning has been done, so please clean the details yourself after purchase. As it is a used item, there are scratches, stains, and signs of use. Please note that the packaging will be simple. We have many other products for sale, so please search using the hashtag below(^^) #LotsOfGoodsFreedom TS1224-14 TS52 Oricon