Signature help please, Japanese hand forged dagger

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Mario, Dec 10, 2016.

  1. Mario

    Mario Well-Known Member

    dag1.jpg dag2.jpg dag3.jpg dag4.jpg dag5.jpg dag6.jpg dag7.jpg dag8.jpg Can somebody identify the type of knife this is, also, what it says. It is very, very sharp, scalpel edge. dag1.jpg
     
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  2. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    It looks like it's called a folding kiridashi knife. Used for everything from gardening to wood carving. The maker's mark might not be too hard to find now that you have keywords.
     
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  3. lauragarnet

    lauragarnet Well-Known Member

    The marks on these two knives look like they match yours, so I think the brand name is Mikihisa.
    Dead link to alibaba.com - out of stock
    Mikihisa Japanese folding knife with hi quality for wholesale
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    via Hand-Eye Supply - Mikihisa Folding Knife
    http://www.handeyesupply.com/products/mikihisa-folding-knife
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    ya, gardening knife...
     
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