Vintage Korean Sword

[ckoehn]

Hi Everyone,
Got this sword/knife from an estate sale this past weekend. Would like to get it to a collector or someone who would value it. The man was in the navy during the 40's and 50's. Any information would be great!

 

[Triton]

I am very much hypothesizing but if were to guess based on the cliche dragon motif and the English labeling that this is a vintage tourist piece with little real value.

 

[horseclover]

Looks like a market sold swagger stick. These were very common as keepsakes from Korea in the '50s to Indonesia in the '60s and beyond. The trench art variety pop up on ebay and even newly made ones. As a hidden blade, somewhat restricted in several states. I imagine it is about 18" overall.

here you go

Vietnam Swagger Stick Mother of Pearl Dragon Silver Knob - Etsy

This is the coolest item in my shop. It is a Military Swagger Stick that has a ferocious dragon on it. The dragon is an inlay of Mother of Pearl. The tip and handle is silver. It has two faded tassels around it. Height is 18” Condition: Please notice the missing inlay pieces to the dragon. Details

www.etsy.com

Swagger sticks spark memories

Among the lesser known mementos of military service kept by some veterans in Pensacola and elsewhere are so-called “swagger sticks.”

www.pnj.com

Cheers
GC

 

[Triton]

Looks like a market sold swagger stick. These were very common as keepsakes from Korea in the '50s to Indonesia in the '60s and beyond. The trench art variety pop up on ebay and even newly made ones. As a hidden blade, somewhat restricted in several states. I imagine it is about 18" overall.

here you go

Vietnam Swagger Stick Mother of Pearl Dragon Silver Knob - Etsy

This is the coolest item in my shop. It is a Military Swagger Stick that has a ferocious dragon on it. The dragon is an inlay of Mother of Pearl. The tip and handle is silver. It has two faded tassels around it. Height is 18” Condition: Please notice the missing inlay pieces to the dragon. Details

www.etsy.com

Swagger sticks spark memories

Among the lesser known mementos of military service kept by some veterans in Pensacola and elsewhere are so-called “swagger sticks.”

www.pnj.com

Cheers
GC

Ah hah! I assumed tourist piece of some kind and knew it was nothing traditionally Korean but wondered who wanted such a short walking stick...

 

[NihontoEd]

Tourist item, no collectable value.