Vintage Japanese Kiridashi Small Handmade Bamboo Cutting Knife Blade 5”

Blades for wood working can be found as an essential tool in any wood coworkers tool chest. The blade is made of forged folded steel and will dull only very slowly with regular use.   

This one has no handle but can be used as is.

Blade length: 1.25" 

Overall length: 5”

Markings:  illegible