There was some interest in Ainu blades so I'll post a couple images. There are three typical Ainu blades, belt knives, bush knives, and then real swords. Most blades in all three categories were recycled Japanese blades. Some few were repurposed "nippon-to" but most look like utilitarian cutlery. What makes then "Ainu" is the fittings that got once they were in Ainu hands.There were also some few blades that are called "Yezo-to" that seem to have been forged either by Ainu smiths or at least up