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CAS 0389-1951A-C   CAS 0389-1951A-C; Knife with sheath and smaller knife
Category Weaponry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath and smaller knife
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
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County
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Date of Manufacture 1400-1500s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Copper; Silver; Silk; Lacquer; Fish skin
Description A: Large knife; B: Small knife; C: Sheath; From BRL 1982: "Japanese Tanto, three pieces: Dagger, scabbard, and Kodzuka (dagger to pierce armor); Mounts: Fuchi, Kashira, and Tsuba appear quite early, 15th to 16th century. Blade is relatively modern; Handle and scabbard may be 18th century / Kodzuka (knife handle) fits, but does not match any other mounts."
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=4.8; B=1.9; C=4.0, Thickness = A=3.2; B=0.7; C=2.9, Length = A=36.9; B=16.0; C=34.0