Identification - Japanese knife and sheath unusual

[jeknife25]

Please help me identify the maker of this Japanese knife and sheath. I bought it from a man that told me he had bought it during a trip to Japan. He said that he went to the knife maker's shop and purchased the knife. The Knife maker's name was Ichiro Hattori. The blade is 4 1/4 " and knife is 8 1/2 " overall. The sheath appears to be bamboo.

I bought the knife but not necessarily the story. I would appreciate any help you can give me.

 

[drhert]

The pics didn't show up.

In the mean time, here is a website with a bunch of his knives in case yours is on there as well.

http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/Hattori.html

 

[jeknife25]

I'm having problems attaching pictures. Sorry.

 

[9blades]

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