Japanese Kwaiken?

[not2sharp]

I am familiar with the officer's navy dirks which look very different. Would this have been an Army officer's dirk?

n2s

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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