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3rd September 2022, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: France
Posts: 208
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For my wife it's Ishimaru or 石庄 depending the hand writings.
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3rd September 2022, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sweden
Posts: 181
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Thanks for all your replies, very interesting information. When I saw it on the action site I thought it was some kind of north african dagger, but when I saw the japanese letters it was pretty clear it was not. Post 1945 seem like a good asumption due to the fact that the imperial seal was prohibited before that, but it also shows less wear then an older example would exibit. Also the blade is razor sharp, so its most likely a dagger meant to be used. Its a really nice dagger and im glad I added it to my collection.
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3rd September 2022, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Russia, Moscow
Posts: 379
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This is definitely a good buy! Congratulations!
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3rd September 2022, 10:19 PM
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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
Posts: 10,192
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Great example of a most esoteric weapon from an intriguing people.
For those who would like to look further into this: "Ainu: Spirit of a Northern People", by W.Fitzhugh, Smithsonian, 1999 |
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4th September 2022, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sweden
Posts: 181
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Here are the measurements of the dagger if anyone needs them for reference:
Lenght 26cm, 29cm sheathed Blade is 14.5cm |
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