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Maybe. Though to me it looks more purpose-made as a knife blade.

Oh hey, thank you! The forum won't let me post them at their full quality due to the size of the files.

The size of the files are too large to be posted here.

There are photos. Please check the imgur link.

Hello. I recently showcased what I thought was a Ken, due to one appraisal, however this may be incorrect as was pointed out by several members of this forum, and as such I am going to say that it is an odd kaiken, and assume that it is most likely Edo Period, due to the design of the habaki which is copper, wrapped in silver. This piece is very small, with the entire length being 8.2cm, though does look quite nice for its size, at least in my opinion. It is in shirasaya, and has a suguha hamon. It is mumei. It also appears to have had some material removed in the past, most likely to mitigate rust pitting. The blade is tired, though has no active rust, from what I can tell. It is not papered. It is quite an interesting piece, though I do not expect to get much for it. I do not have a set price for it, so please feel free to send me offers of what you think it would be worth. I would prefer a trade over a sale, however. I hope to get at least $200 for it. Images: https://imgur.io/a/PeNGViN Will ship to anywhere. Payment can be done through PayPal. Currency is USD.

Total length of the piece (nakago included) is 8.2cm long. I will attempt to remove the habaki. Update: I am unable to remove the habaki. It is extremely tight on the blade, and I fear that I may damage it, the blade, or both.

Hello. This is my first post here, so I thought I would start by showing off my most recent acquisition. This is a small ken. It is double edged with a suguha hamon, and is unfortunately mumei. The blade is quite tired, as you will see in the following images, though does still retain quite a nice polish. The habaki is copper, wrapped in silver, and may not be original. The entire piece is in shirasaya, which does appear to be rather old as well. Judging by the appearance of the blade and nakago, as well as some consultation with an expert, this small ken may be from the Nanboku-chō to early Muromachi Period, though I am not certain. What are your thoughts? I may end up putting it up for trade eventually. Imgur link, due to the files being too large: https://imgur.io/a/PeNGViN