Japanese Pre WWII Tanto, Engraved Blade
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $285.00

Original era manufacture. Unknown age but certainly appears to be handmade. The blade measures 7.5 inches in length and displays on each side hand applied letters, the cutting edge is quite sharp. The blade surface is free from corrosion damage but shows numerous small scratches from being inexpertly cleaned at some point, it should be repolished. The handle and scabbard are of a dark, ebony colored wood with a crack in the top portion of the scabbard body. White bone grip collar with a matching material scabbard collar showing a portion missing. We have not removed the handle pin for fear of damaging it. A nice old knife overall.