Unusual tanto in the shape of a dragon

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Originally Posted by Henk

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I followed the advise Spiral gave me and i sent a mail to Aoi Art. I hope they will take the time to give me an answer.
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Originally Posted by Henk

This is the answer i became today from Aoi Art.

This unusual engraving was made after the war time.
After the war ended a lot of occupation troops stayed Japan, and Japanese dealers sold as souvenir.
Many soldier bought as a memory of the victory of the war.
So ,you saw the item as same as yours

Glad it helped.