Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Scabbard - Handmade Blade Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles before both were replaced with

before both were replaced with M4 on buckles in 1935

The stock has had some repairs done at arsenal

Sheath Length: 12 inches

The Only one we have ever seen

Below this

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Lacquered Scabbard - Handmade Blade Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles before both were replaced withOriginal 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