1256 JAPANESE KAIKEN OR TANTO.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Feb 11 @ 12:37UTC-5 : EST/CDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 175.00 USD
Estimated at 350.00 - 500.00 USD
Overall length: 11 1/8”. Blade length: 7 5/8”. An interesting kaiken often referred to as a woman’s dagger. The 19th century, or earlier, unsigned blade has a wavy hamon and a brass habaki. Tsuka has Meiji era mounts, including a matching silver plated fuchi & kashira. The grip is cord-wrapped and has a small brass dragon menuki on either side. The saya is silver plate with an engraved foliate design and a single ashi. CONDITION: blade has a nice polish but could benefit from a professional tune-up. Tsuka shows light wear, as does the saya. (02-21147/BF). $350-500.