Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Sharkskin Shagreen Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade British Awards Medals Badges Insignia but no evidence of being

but no evidence of being reconditioned at arsenal

was ideal for fighting and riding on horses

The shell is stamped c[kl] 64 under the rear skirt

which was originally applied over a copper "flash coat"

The general engagement took place on 17 January

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Sharkskin Shagreen Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade British Awards Medals Badges Insignia but no evidence of beingOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Kaiken (), which translates to "pocket sword". Very similar to the Tanto ( short sword), these were often worn by women, and were used strictly for combat and self defense purposes. Typically measuring 2025 cm (810 in) long with a single edged blade, these were usually housed in a plain mount with minimal ornamental fittings. These were once carried by