Original Japanese Edo Period Kabutowari "Helmet Breaker" with Forged "Dirk" Blade in Lacquered Scabbard Browning LMG In order to prevent the

In order to prevent the loss of much needed and important ammunition and other gear while deep behind enemy lines

followed by the 711 SOS

This unofficial modification was to become a standard type in 1943 and new holsters started being manufactured in this style

There are areas of light staining throughout the surface

This particular example is in great

Original Japanese Edo Period Kabutowari "Helmet Breaker" with Forged "Dirk" Blade in Lacquered Scabbard Browning LMG In order to prevent theOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a fantastic condition rare Japanese Kabutowari ( "helmet breaker" or "skull breaker"), also known as hachiwari ("helmet bowl breaker). This is a type of knife shaped weapon, resembling a jitte Japanese police truncheon in many respects. This weapon was carried as a side arm by the samurai class of feudal Japan. Contrary to the name however, it is unlikely that these were