Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade Martini-Henry Accessories The reverse ricasso is maker

The reverse ricasso is maker marked with a trademark "Knight’s Head" logo over WKC / SOLINGEN with GES

on loop for suspension

but the bullion is still great

Every part on this display gun is original WW2 manufacture other than the receiver and sling

The blade is without any significant damage and all engraving is deeply made and still easily read

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade Martini-Henry Accessories The reverse ricasso is makerOriginal 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