Original Japanese Edo Period Iron War Fan “Tessen” with Engraved Dragon Motif - Tessenjutsu New Items "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband

"helmet-scarf") is a stylized headband (bandana) in Japanese culture

and the correct tulip headed cleaning rod with an enlarged shank is still present

There is just a bit of wear and cracking through on the back

this bayonet is ready to research and display

The fore stock has some steel barrel bands

Original Japanese Edo Period Iron War Fan “Tessen” with Engraved Dragon Motif - Tessenjutsu New Items "helmet-scarf") is a stylized headbandExamples very similar to this one have sold in auction for over $5,000, like this example: Iron Command Fan. Original Item. One of a Kind. Tessenjutsu (Japanese: , lit. 'iron fan technique') is the martial art of the Japanese war fan (tessen). It is based on the use of the solid iron fan or the folding iron fan, which usually had eight or ten wood or iron ribs. The use of the war fan in combat is mentioned in early Japanese legends. For example,