Japanese dagger with saw

Valjhun · 25th August 2006, 01:21 PM

I can see the star but I cannot say if it is 6 or 5 pinted, due to the nature of the blade and scabbard I'd say that it is a fireman dagger.

Sommelier · 28th August 2006, 01:02 PM

Other opinions?

Battara · 28th August 2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valjhun

I can see the star but I cannot say if it is 6 or 5 pinted, due to the nature of the blade and scabbard I'd say that it is a fireman dagger.

ditto

Showa period

Sommelier · 29th August 2006, 01:48 PM

Are there any pictures in Fuller or other books?

Rich · 29th August 2006, 03:02 PM

I've most every book published on Showa blades and have a saw bladed
tanto, but never seen anything like this one published anywhere.

Rich S

25th August 2006, 01:21 PM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	I can see the star but I cannot say if it is 6 or 5 pinted, due to the nature of the blade and scabbard I'd say that it is a fireman dagger.

28th August 2006, 01:02 PM	#2
Sommelier Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minsk, Byelorussia Posts: 18	Other opinions?

29th August 2006, 01:48 PM	#4
Sommelier Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minsk, Byelorussia Posts: 18	Are there any pictures in Fuller or other books?

29th August 2006, 03:02 PM	#5
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	I've most every book published on Showa blades and have a saw bladed tanto, but never seen anything like this one published anywhere. Rich S