Original Japanese Late Edo Period Handmade Women's Kaiken Dagger by NAOKATSU dated 1859 Sten Gun with just a bit from

with just a bit from the front rim having broken off

with correct markings and features

These wings were designed for doctors and nurses to wear while treating patients so they could take a pulse and tell the time for medications and other medically important tasks

SEGALAS and LONDINI on the right barrel

Original Item: Original Issue

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Handmade Women's Kaiken Dagger by NAOKATSU dated 1859 Sten Gun with just a bit fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a wonderful 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