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ca Offline Chako

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Looking for information on something I re-found.
on: January 01, 2012, 07:40:59 AM
I was digging in an old box and found something I had used as a letter opener years ago. However, after looking at it once again, it probably isn't a letter opener simply because of the quality of the item.

The blade is square and thick but comes to a very sharp point. There is a nice little hand guard, and a well made wooden handle. The tang is solid and not welded. It is also substantial with a thread at one end which fits the threaded end cap very nicely.

I had bought this at a yard sale ages ago for a song and a dance. I used it as a letter opener for many years...not sure why as the blade is quite thick and square...making it not the best at paper parting.





The blade does have a mark. It states that the blade is stainless steel, and that it is made in Japan. I have looked online with no success for the manufacturers mark, which is a "JR" inside a crown.





Any idea what this is, or what it was used for, or who made it, etc?

I can't seem to find anything online.  :think:
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #1 on: January 01, 2012, 11:38:12 AM

It reminds me of something you use to spit roast meat, one from each end over a fire

It does look a bit posh for that tho :-\
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #2 on: January 01, 2012, 11:41:48 AM
I'm sure there's a Hobbit somewhere missing his sword.. ;)

Nice looking piece.. :tu:
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #3 on: January 01, 2012, 11:58:09 AM
my first thought was that it was a fencing foil blade that had been cut down, but you'll not see one of them in stainless so that idea is out. :think: 
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #4 on: January 01, 2012, 01:48:37 PM
Gareth, I had the same thought myself. Rather puzzling. I am not sure what this is used for. I do know there is enough of a handle to get a real solid good grip. The blade is thick enough to not flex at all, and the pointy end is sharp enough to cause anyone real harm.

It is possibly a part of some cooking set I guess? Maybe part of some fondue set or something.  :think:
« Last Edit: January 01, 2012, 01:54:52 PM by Chako »
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #5 on: January 01, 2012, 01:53:12 PM
I think the cooking guess sounds pretty convincing. :)
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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #6 on: January 01, 2012, 02:03:06 PM
You were on the right track with food, it's a japanese sword skewer.

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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #7 on: January 01, 2012, 03:18:50 PM
Now that is great info. Thanks!  :salute:

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Re: Looking for information on something I re-found.
Reply #8 on: January 01, 2012, 04:37:15 PM
Looks like this one has been sorted :)
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