Knife (2022.014.002)

2022.014.002
Sheath knife
from the collection of
Title
Sheath knife
Creation Date
1930 – 1950
Materials

Dimensions

1.5 cm W x 20 cm L

Blade plus scabbard length: 20 cm Blade length: 12 cm Blade thickness: approx 2 mm

Count
2
Accessory
2022.014.002B sheath
Description
2022.014.002A Possible hara-kiri knife, home made. 
2022.014.002B Wooden sheath partially wrapped in black tape, Tanto (?) style knife blade, heavily stained and rusted, with tanto design, wooden handle (pommel cracked) wrapped in black tape. Total length including both sheath and knife: 20.5 cm. Total length of knife: 20 cm. Length of blade: 12 cm. Width of blade: 15 cm. Blade thickness approx.: 2 mm
Contact the Richard I Bong Veterans Historical Center for more information
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