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lonely panet

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lonely panet Grand Master

lonely panet

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Hi gents

 

I have been unable to fully identify this dirk, it has simular points compared to the two swords listed in Fuller & Gregory second book

 

the first is on page 132 and the second is page 204.

 

it has a nickel plated blade and scabbard, laqured same grip with brass wire binding.

 

Im thinking naval or civil, but there only quess's. please can you offer any ideas.

 

regards Hamish

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Lee Bray Experienced

Lee Bray

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Definitely police?

I don't know much about these dirks/tanto but I owned a police issue Meiji period tanto once and it had the attached insignia on the handle, which Hamish's appears to be missing.

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It's probably the overcleaned brass and etched hamon but I get a funny feeling on this one.

Some elements seem ok but some don't. Strange one.

Wish I could be of more help, Hamish.

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