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Discussion in 'Militaria' started by Emeritus, Mar 15, 2019.

  1. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    Hello, my grandfather has recently passed and I've obtained some of his personal items and I'd like to know a bit about them if anyone knows/is interested. I've found what looks to be an old Japanese fillet knife and a Japanese generals sword
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Emeritus.
     
  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Emeritus! My condolences on your loss. Things like knives and swords are often posted in Militaria or Metalware, even though many were not meant for use by a soldier.
     
  5. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    WELCOME Emeritus !!! ... Joy. :)
     
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  6. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    I've been trying to post pictures but the file sizes keep coming out too large
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Welcome! Show us the goodies!
     
  9. kyratango

    kyratango Bug jewellery addiction!

    Yep!
    Welcome Emeritus:joyful:
     
  10. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    Here is the knife and the cover
     

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  11. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    20190314_155243.jpg Here is just the knife
     
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    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Doesn’t it say India?
     
  13. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    That's good - and as you post, you'll see an option to make your image "full size." Always check that box; and for now, you can just click the edit button on your post, select full size for the image, and like magic, your image will be full-size instead of thumbnail.
    It is just more convenient for others if it is bigger.
    And welcome!
     
  14. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    I dont know what it says.
     
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    Is the cover wood?
     
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  16. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    It looks very much like the tourist dagger I have, made in India

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  17. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    Yes its carved wood
     
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  18. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    Mhm. It seems similar mine one just looks to be a bit older
     
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  19. Emeritus

    Emeritus New Member

    I had always been under the assumption that it was japanese. .
     
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