ainu knife?

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Originally Posted by Tatyana Dianova

I have taken once a couple of pictures of Aynu knifes and sword during the temporary exhibition held in Bamberg (it was dedicated to one old German private collection of Asian Art). It was told also that they normally have Japanese blades, but no blade was visible. Maybe it will help…

Many thanks Tatyana,

I spend some time googling and found a photo of an Ainu exebition wher they displayed a knife what has a lot in common with my example.

couldn't copy the pic so see the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuckiba...in/set-157035/