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A discount store has recalled thousands of 'prank knives' after it emerged they had real, razor-sharp edges.

Daiso, a large chain of bargain household shops, has had to recall the items to avoid gruesome disfigurements.

The joke knives, called Dokkiri Cutters, actually have dulled edges and its semicircular indention is sized to make it look like you’ve accidentally sliced deep into your finger.

But blundering Daiso has packaged actual utility knives during its distribution process on one batch and they've somehow managed to make their way to shops across Japan.

Horrified customers have reportedly taken the Dokkiri Cutters back to shops after noticing they didn't have the semicircular indention and, instead of being blunt, the blades were actually razor sharp.

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Sales of the gag product have now been suspended across the country.

The Dokkiri Cutter, popular with children, is marketed as "an absolute hit at parties" and looks like a legitimate utility knife.

But Daiso also sells regular knives, in addition to everyday essentials and household products like dishes and toilet paper.

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Luckily, no major injuries have been reported.

Daiso, which was founded in 1977, has more than 3,000 stores, mainly across Asia and North America.

Mirror Online has contacted the company.