Japanese, Samurai Era, Hand Forged Tanto
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: $795.00

Original era manufacture. A beautiful example of the sword makers art, eight inch blade made from an cut-down sword, the tang is unsigned. Very attractive and very clear temper line on each side of the blade.Fine quality guard with a floral decoration, the collar and pommel cap are similarly decorated with gold highlights. Matching menuki in the shape of a Dove, again with gold decoration. Fishskin covered grip made without the need of cloth binding.Wooden lined scabbard with an exterior covering of segmented bands in dark red, with a black cap at the base and scabbard throat. There is a small knife in the scabbard body with a gold decorated handle, with two kanji on the blade.Original cloth wrapping around the scabbard body and in a correct style "tie".Overall a beautiful old weapon, priced at what you would pay for a 1st Model Luftwaffe dagger.