either he is totally ignorant (as it lies on the ground), or he knows it's scrap.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/o378651380
the seller has more weird items
why are there so many? I really see them quite often
next: https://www.cmmilitaryantiques.com/products.php?rid=109
if those on yahoo were a treasure, it would sell for so little ???
it was translated by k-morita ( thank you )
but Ian B stated , the smith was moving from another country and changed his name atc.....
do you remember Ian ?