Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Sharkskin Shagreen Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The general engagement took place

The general engagement took place on 17 January

was ideal for fighting and riding on horses

began deeper penetration into enemy territory to strike heavy industry

complete with the original double ringed all steel scabbard

but no evidence of being reconditioned at arsenal

Original Japanese Late Edo Period Women's Kaiken Dagger with Sharkskin Shagreen Handle & Scabbard - Handmade Blade British Awards Medals Badges Insignia The general engagement took placeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Kaiken (), which translates to "pocket sword". Very similar to the Tanto ( short sword), these were often worn by women, and were used strictly for combat and self defense purposes. Typically measuring 2025 cm (810 in) long with a single edged blade, these were usually housed in a plain mount with minimal ornamental fittings. These were once carried by