Need Help Identifying This Tantō

Rich · 5th February 2013, 12:22 PM

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

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dana_w · 5th February 2013, 06:30 PM

Thanks everyone!

Here are three more photographs. If you can you give me any tips on removing the pin, I will photograph the tang.

The photos are copyright (c) 2012 by Dana K. Williams, All Rights Are Reserved

Atlantia · 5th February 2013, 07:02 PM

Did it come from the UK?
The peg should just push out from the narrow side (I assume the side not standing slightly proud). I suggest using a matchstick and be careful.

dana_w · 5th February 2013, 07:52 PM

No, it didn't come from the UK. My Dad picked it up at a gun show in North Florida eight or nine years ago.

The fit of the peg / pin is too tight to just push out. I may be able to tap on it with a punch.

laEspadaAncha · 5th February 2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dana_w

No, it didn't come from the UK. My Dad picked it up at a gun show in North Florida eight or nine years ago.

The fit of the peg / pin is too tight to just push out. I may be able to tap on it with a punch.

FWIW, I use the skinny end of a chopstick as an awl/punch and a rubber or (better yet) a wooden mallet to tap it out.

dana_w · 5th February 2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laEspadaAncha

I use the skinny end of a chopstick as an awl/punch and a rubber or (better yet) a wooden mallet to tap it out.

Thanks for the tip laEspadaAncha. I will eat at Pei Wei tonight (that is not an commercial endorsement David) and grab some extra chopsticks.

David · 6th February 2013, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dana_w

Thanks for the tip laEspadaAncha. I will eat at Pei Wei tonight (that is not an commercial endorsement David) and grab some extra chopsticks.

Well it is Dana, but as long as you don't provide a link you're OK...

5th February 2013, 12:22 PM	#1
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	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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dana_w Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Florida, USA Posts: 429	Thanks everyone! Here are three more photographs. If you can you give me any tips on removing the pin, I will photograph the tang. The photos are copyright (c) 2012 by Dana K. Williams, All Rights Are Reserved Attached Images

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5th February 2013, 07:02 PM	#3
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Did it come from the UK? The peg should just push out from the narrow side (I assume the side not standing slightly proud). I suggest using a matchstick and be careful.

5th February 2013, 07:52 PM	#4
dana_w Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Florida, USA Posts: 429	No, it didn't come from the UK. My Dad picked it up at a gun show in North Florida eight or nine years ago. The fit of the peg / pin is too tight to just push out. I may be able to tap on it with a punch.