Japanese Police Dagger (?)

[DJgunner]

I recently came into person of this Dagger, age I can't find much information on it. 

 

I do not know how to disassemble it,  so I haven't been able to check marks under the handle.   There are no markings visible on the blade. 

 

Any information would be GREATLY appreciated. 

 

 

 

 

[DJgunner]

[lonely panet]

a rare item.

 

this isnt just a police dirk.  its a Nan Yo colonial example. rare 

 

well done on this find. tho not a highly priced item, its one of the small but very cool parts of history that deserve another look at how the league of nations  

 

oh and dont bother trying to dismantle, its a madd produced, nickel plated blade. the most you will find is prob production numbers. and at the worst you will distroy or damage the tsuka or nut

[DJgunner]

I know you state it is not a highly priced item, but what would be the value of a piece like this?

[ChrisW]

When he says mass-produced, he means it was done in a non-traditional way. The 'hamon' you see is etched on and any attempts at having the blade polished will only remove it completely. As for pricing, I would see if you can find a well-labeled identical one that has sold recently; try using the terms Hamfish gave you.

[Bruce Pennington]

These run around $450 USD