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 heavy, 7 inches long forged from good laminated steel and marked with a Chinese character. Wood grip with bone pommel and brass collar. Scabbard is wood with brass mounts. Chopsticks are Ebony. Total length 13 inches. Very good condition.