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Japanese Hobo Knife

These Japanese made knives are crude affairs that were mass produced for the American market after World War II. They are often sold on eBay as vintage or ra...

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In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on June 18, 2014 at 14:38: I want to see them eat soup with chop sticks.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on June 18, 2014 at 9:40: I don't know, Toby, those that you found look like they could be used as effective close combat weapons too.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on June 18, 2014 at 9:08: Thanks for the feedback, everyone. J.J. those chopsticks are pretty cool. If the Japanese would have had them in WWII that war might have dragged on a lot longer!

Comment by J.J. Smith III on June 18, 2014 at 8:59: Flip Stick Folding Bamboo/Stainless Steel Chopsticks

http://www.monstermarketplace.com/survival-equipment-and-knives/fli...

(you can find almost anything on the net nowadays)

Comment by Jan Carter on June 17, 2014 at 19:46: LOL, I would like to see folding chopsticks! Great Video and very informative Tobias, Thank you!

Featured Comment by Jeremy B. Buchanan on June 17, 2014 at 19:43: Nice and informative video. Thanks Tobias.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on June 17, 2014 at 19:34: And it would have folding chopsticks. Below is a picture of WWII Japanese issued eating utensils.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on June 17, 2014 at 18:39: Also, if it was a WWII knife by Japan, it certainly would not be in English...lol

Comment by J.J. Smith III on June 17, 2014 at 18:17: Lol. I've got 2 around here somewhere.

I know what you meant, Toby. Can't remember where I got my second one from, but it definitely wasn't represented as a WWII knife. Still your video stirred fond memories from nearly 50 years ago.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on June 17, 2014 at 16:47: J.J. they are absolutely pretty cool knives. My main point is you should be able to get them for $8-$10 on eBay. I've seen people trying to sell them for as much as $40 and there is no reason to pay that type of price. I've also seen people trying to pass them off a Knife used by Japanese Soldiers in WWII. The fact the Japanese soldiers used chop sticks in WWII doesn't seem to cross the seller's mind! And they also just aren't that rate. you can go to eBay any day of the week and type in :Japan Hobo Knife" I bet you will get a listing of 5-10 knives.

Still if you collect hobos or camp knives it seems to me your collection needs at least one of these!