Possible Ainu Knife?

[Hampshire Chap]

I found this knife recently at a small local auction, and am puzzled.
It suggests Ainu, but the sheath is bone and the handle is wood, which seems to be out of family.
Also the toggle is crudely carved as a wolf/dog/bear's head, which I cannot see elsewhere.
The whole thing is very crudely carved.
Any assistance would be most welcome.
Many thanks.
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/qeBsNK15hFRDT7bJ6

 

[KenHash]

Definitely an Ainu Makiri.
But no idea as to how old, originial or reproduction.
The Netsuke is likely a fox. It is passed under the sash/belt to hold the dangling Makiri in place.

 

[Hampshire Chap]

Thank you.
From the wear and tear, it clearly has some age, and the patina would be very difficult to fake.

 

[helobite]

Very interesting knife. Everyone can create art, but not everyone has artistic ability! I am one of the latter, and I am in awe of those who can give a personality to wood and clay.

These are informative on ainus knives.

ainu knife?


An Ainu Makiri knife

 

[KenHash]

Thank you.
From the wear and tear, it clearly has some age, and the patina would be very difficult to fake.

Looking at the photos again, that sheath looks to me like it might be walrus tusk.

 

[Hampshire Chap]

Thanks for the tip. I've had a good look through a lens, and the sheath clearly shows black streaks. So bone, not tusk.
The fox netsuke is not so clear, but from its shape I suspect it's made from a vertebra.
Thank you all again for being so generous with your time and knowledge.

 

[kvaughn]

The sheath does not look like bone to me.
The "black streaks" could be small cracks in the ivory.
What you are speaking of in bone are called Haversian canals and are often mistaken in old ivory as bone.
I would have it confirmed.
Very nice old knife.

 

[eveled]

Very nice.

 

[gadunz]