A Chinese ‘trousse’ (eating set), comprising a knife and chopsticks. This type of sets was very common in china and in all the countries under the Chinese influence from Tibet to Mongolia. It was part of a man formal dress up to the turn of the 20th century and usually accompanied with a variety of accessories like pickle spear, toothpicks, tweezers and the like. Similar sets are found in various sizes and quality. This one is a very good one. The blade is long and heavy, 8 1/2 inches long. Wood grips. Scabbard is wood covered with black leather and brass mounts. Chopsticks are Ebony. This set comes with two hardwood tooth picks in special compartment on the scabbard. Total length 14 1/2 inches. Very good condition.