Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered "Bird" Scabbard - Handmade Blade Availability_Both This example blots out all

This example blots out all light save for a sliver under a hooded over hang

Now extremely hard to fine especially in untouched condition from an old 1960's Collection after 50 years of storage

North East District in August 1970 before retiring in January 1973

preventing damage to the rifle

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered "Bird" Scabbard - Handmade Blade Availability_Both This example blots out allOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Kaiken (), which translates to "pocket sword". Very similar to the Tanto ( short sword), these were often worn by women, and were used strictly for combat and self defense purposes. Typically measuring 2025 cm (810 in) long with a single edged blade, these were usually housed in a plain mount with minimal ornamental fittings. These were once carried by