“For some reason, Vovka was sure that the knife should be kept away from prying eyes and touches. Although the knife did not look like anything special in appearance: a bone handle yellowed with time, a dull blade, although very sharp, when Vovka ran his finger along the blade for the first time, blood sprayed out, and he cut himself. There are half-worn letters or symbols on the handle that cannot be made out, no matter how hard Vovka strains his eyes.”