Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Scabbard - Handmade Blade Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles although a few were produced

although a few were produced with 5 ¾" barrels and are considered very scarce today

This then connects mouthpiece to the plated tin canister

All scabbard will have minor imperfections or seam splits

with wear and age consistent with service

Inside liner is named to H

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Scabbard - Handmade Blade Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles although a few were producedOriginal 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