Original Japanese WWII Era Tanto Dagger in Shirasaya Resting Scabbard - Traditional Handmade Blade ZB 26-ZB 30 This name tag was made

This name tag was made during the occupation of Japan in late 1945 or early 1946

The magazine is present

The back cover can be opened to use as a stand

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The scabbard is painted the correct green color

Original Japanese WWII Era Tanto Dagger in Shirasaya Resting Scabbard - Traditional Handmade Blade ZB 26-ZB 30 This name tag was madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Tanto (), which literally means short sword. These could be in any number of different shapes, depending on the requests of the person who ordered it. The blade length of a tanto is typically between 15 and 30 cm (5. 9 to 11. 8inches), or 1 Japanese shaku, an ancient measurement. The blade of this example is in the typical "Hira Zukuri" shape, which