5th February 2013, 12:22 PM | #9 |
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Sorry, but it is not a kamikaze tanto, just an aikuchi (guardless) tanto. For more info on Japanese military tanto see my page at:
http://japaneseswordindex.com/dirks.htm Possibly a kwaikan (ladies sleeve tanto) based on size and simple same' covering. Not ruling out a late tourist knife or even Chinese fake however. It needs to be seen up close and personal to tell. Rich S ------------------------------------------------------- Richard Stein, PhD Japanese Sword Guide http://japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm http://home.earthlink.net/~steinrl/nihonto.htm "Never go anywhere without a knife" - Leroy Jethro Gibbs ------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Rich; 5th February 2013 at 12:50 PM. Reason: add info |
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