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Title: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: TNJChris on October 22, 2014, 08:55:19 AM

I have been looking at Japanese Tanto Daggers and Seppuku Knives, but I can't seem to find many others like this one. Can anyone help identify this dagger? I didn't remove the handle because I've never done that before. Should I leave that to a professional?

It has a wood scabbard encased in brass, I think, with a reveal to a copper-speckled metal surface. The handle seems to be wrapped with a thin rope or leather. The entire knife is decorated with bamboo leaves.   

I hope I have provided enough info. Thanks!

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: fancypants on October 22, 2014, 01:34:37 PM

Looks like a nice little blade , TNJChris ....

Could you please post about its' blade , scabbard & overall length ?

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: TNJChris on October 22, 2014, 03:00:28 PM

Quote from: fancypants on October 22, 2014, 01:34:37 PM

Looks like a nice little blade , TNJChris ....

Could you please post about its' blade , scabbard & overall length ?

The overall length, in the scabbard is 11.25". The overall length out of the scabbard is just over 10.5". The scabbard is 8" long. and the blade is 7.5" long.

The blade is a Hira Zukuri type. The Hamon seems to be a Toran style or mix between that and Notare or Gunome. Looks like someone did a bad polish job on it too.

I'm not sure how else to describe the scabbard, other than noting it has a hinged hanger as well.

More pics...

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: TNJChris on October 22, 2014, 03:03:36 PM

The blade also has a Jizo style Boshi.

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: mart on October 22, 2014, 07:04:28 PM

Mat or Daxu might know what your dagger is !!

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: TNJChris on October 22, 2014, 10:32:25 PM

I read somewhere that many Tanto daggers were traditionally given as a wedding gifts in Japan. After some more digging I came across this book on ebay that features similar daggers to the one I have but modern. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Japanese-Sword-Book-Omamori-Katana-Tanto-Wakizashi-1-Koshirae-Fittings-Samurai/301173758289

Apparently those were gifts for the bride...  ???

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: TNJChris on October 22, 2014, 10:35:50 PM

Quote from: mart on October 22, 2014, 07:04:28 PM

Mat or Daxu might know what your dagger is !!

 ;)

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: Mat on October 23, 2014, 02:25:07 AM

Hi TNJChris,
unfortunately I cannot help you identifying your knife, but there is a specialised forum where you surely can find some help: http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/
 ;) Mat

Title: Re: Can't find many other Japanese knives daggers like this one.
Post by: wilhenri on October 23, 2014, 06:28:28 AM

I have seen similar that were carried by Japanese Kamikaze pilots...  have a look here also...http://www.antique-swords.eu/B88-WW2-Japanese-Pilots-Kamikaze-dirk-dagger-knife.html