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The Kosame, which translates to “light rain” in Japanese, is a knife designed with symbolism at its core. The maker describes it as a blend of elegance and power, reflecting how something as soft as rainfall can, over time, erode mountains. The handle’s curves and droplet cutouts are meant to represent the calm and beauty of rain, while the blade’s straight, sharp lines highlight the more destructive force of nature. It’s a neat concept and a good story, one I appreciate because it ties into the Japanese-inspired aesthetic. That said, I can’t help but see the design in another light—it reminds me more of science fiction, even bordering on the alien. The jimping and spine details echo the look of a xenomorph’s back, which makes me like it even more. Maybe that’s just the nerd in me talking, but either way it gives the Kosame a unique visual identity.