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I acquired this at a local arms fair thinking it was essentially a dummy tanto for the tea-ceremony or similar occasion but on getting it home and handling it, it clearly is a kind of club / jitte. It is of a moderately heavy wood, fully lacquered and fitted with vey reasonable quality menuki and saya mount. It seems to be representing an ebi, although it is a bit odd and indeterminate in that quarter.  Has anyone seen its like?

Ian Bottomley

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