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Trying To Identify A Kaiken/non-Regulation Officer's Dirk


DrBill

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I'm trying to track down more information on a knife I acquired years ago, that has been variously identified to me as a WW2-era kaiken, kwaiken, non-regulation officer's dirk, or kamikaze dirk.  The blade appears to be machined mill steel, but does have a real hamon.  The nakago is short, less than half the length of the tsuka, with no mei.  There is an inscription on the tsuka, for which I'm seeking a translation in another forum.  Kojiri and kashira are horn.  Fuchi, koiguchi, and mekugi appear to be bone.  Habaki appears to be multiple pieces soldered.  Any information is appreciated.

 

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