Japanese dagger in Aynu style?

Rick · 16th June 2017, 04:11 AM

What is that little piece hanging from the hilt on a string?

Tatyana Dianova · 18th June 2017, 08:32 PM

Thank you for your insights Peter - it really explains the mystery!
I do not think that the eyes are rivets - they lay offset, and the angle doesn't match either. I do not want make any damage.
The small thing is a roll of paper with some signs on it. The roll is glued, I wasn't able to unroll it. It is included in a knotted half-sphere.

18th June 2017, 08:32 PM	#2
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 678	Thank you for your insights Peter - it really explains the mystery! I do not think that the eyes are rivets - they lay offset, and the angle doesn't match either. I do not want make any damage. The small thing is a roll of paper with some signs on it. The roll is glued, I wasn't able to unroll it. It is included in a knotted half-sphere. Attached Images

16th June 2017, 04:11 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,268	What is that little piece hanging from the hilt on a string?