I am familiar with the officer's navy dirks which look very different. Would this have been an Army officer's dirk?
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Originally Posted by Rich
I don't believe this is a kwaiken - Japanese ladies sleeve tanto. I think it is a WW II officer's dirk; unfortunately in rather poor condition.
Rich S
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Richard Stein, PhD
Japanese Sword Guide
http://japaneseswordindex.com/nihonto.htm
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