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inexpensive, bought in Japan in 1953
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Bruegger Jul 7, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My Dad picked these up in Japan during the Korean war(1953). I've searched and searched, but can't find any info. I did find what a person called a dragon knife that had a similar construction. My…Continue
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"Thanks for all the info. Acid etched, I would never have guessed.
Thanks again."
"Hi Bill - welcome to iKC! That's a nice pair of daggers you have there....but then I am a real sucker for Boots, Daggers, and Dirks. Yours here have a similar design to one I used to own, which is why I am commenting.
No markings what-so-ever,…"
inexpensive, bought in Japan in 1953
My Dad picked these up in Japan during the Korean war(1953). I've searched and searched, but can't find any info. I did find what a person called a dragon knife that had a similar construction. My Dad never had much money so they were likely inexpensive. I think the blade is stainless and the pieces on the top and bottom of the handle appear to be aluminum. A brass(brass color) nut is set into the top piece. No markings. Any ideas. One other thing. What gives the blade the different color…See More
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- At 22:43 on July 18, 2023,
Featureddead_left_knife_guy said… Welcome, Bill! Glad to help you learn (there's a TON of knowledge on this site)! But as a long-term collector, I'm sure you have a lot of knowledge to share, too. Good to have you here!
- At 18:57 on July 5, 2023,
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- At 11:16 on July 4, 2023,
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