gunn308 Posted August 17, 2015 #1 Posted August 17, 2015 My father who landed on Iwo the on 3rd day brought this home with him it is by know means pristine but is all original
gunn308 Posted August 17, 2015 Author #4 Posted August 17, 2015 And one more. The figure under the cord appears to be a rat and is on both sides although they aren't the same does anybody know the significance could this be the year that the original owner was born in or is that just Chinese ? Is an original Hari-Kari ?
katieony Posted August 17, 2015 #5 Posted August 17, 2015 An amazing artifact! Thank you for posting! Mike
Raidercollector Posted August 17, 2015 #6 Posted August 17, 2015 Great bring back.Awesome. Was your Father a Marine ? Nick
gunn308 Posted August 17, 2015 Author #7 Posted August 17, 2015 Yeah dad was a Corporal in a flame throwing unit he does not talk about it much but did say their job was to find the snipers and if they would not come out of their holes or caves in the rock the Marines had to stick the nozzle in the access and touch it off. We were talking about PTSD and these guys came home and dealt with it. Thank you to all you Veterans.
doyler Posted August 17, 2015 #8 Posted August 17, 2015 Very nice bring back and more so since it was your fathers. You can find many types of animals or figures under the handle wrappings.Appears to be a very old blade and possible came down through generations of a Japanese family. Thanks for posting.Post more of your fathers things if you have them
sundance Posted August 17, 2015 #9 Posted August 17, 2015 Beautiful knife. I always prefer the" been there done that" looking items. Is that sheath wood or metal? Also, does that latch lock the knife in the scabbard? Thanks for posting it.
gunn308 Posted August 17, 2015 Author #10 Posted August 17, 2015 Sheath is wood and the latch does not lock it may have at one time but I don't see how.
Brodys Collection Posted August 17, 2015 #11 Posted August 17, 2015 That is an awesome piece, make sure it stays in the family because it is always sad when these things go across the auction block and lose there story.
Terry K. Posted August 17, 2015 #12 Posted August 17, 2015 Nice piece. These usually didn't have a lock. the little piece sticking out is a pick and would come out. Was your father on occupation duty? This is a civilian Tanto and usually would not be carried in a combat zone.
lovmilinsig Posted August 17, 2015 #13 Posted August 17, 2015 Awesome bring back!!! Thanks for posting. Ed
gunn308 Posted August 17, 2015 Author #14 Posted August 17, 2015 Dad was on Oki, Gaum and Iwo he said he got it on Iwo.
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