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Japanese Tanto with Very Nice Smith-Made Blade
Guns International #: 103258358 Seller's Inventory #: 51333
Category: Collectibles - Asian - Edged Weapons Post 1900
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1371
Total Number of Listings: 24368
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is an attractive tanto with an unsigned (mumei) blade of the flat, non-faceted (hira-zukuri) style that measures 16 1/4" long from point to the tip of the tang, and has an 11 1/2" cutting edge. The temper line (hamon) is straight and of wide thickness (hiro-suguha) with no turn-back at the point (yaki-zume). The temper line has a bright cloudy border (nioi). The steel has a bright gray patina throughout, along with visible fold lines along the surface on both faces. The tang (nakago) has a dark brown patina with roughened surface (sensuki) and a single peg hole (mekugi-ana). The hilt (tsuka) has a small oval guard (tsuba) with a monkey and bamboo motif, while the pommel (fuchi) and ferrule (kashira) have a floral scrollwork design. A single grip ornament grip ornament (menuki) remains and depicts a lotus flower vignette. Two thin metal guard spacers (seppa) and a copper blade collar (habaki) are also present. The white rayskin (same) grip is lightly worn throughout, with a large chip missing at the pommel on one side, and the dark green silk binding (tsuka-ito) is torn with only about 30% remaining. The wooden (saya) has a dull black lacquer finish, with the cord loop (kurikata) and cord (sageo) broken off, but still included. A small knife (kozuka) is present in its slot at the mouth of the scabbard. This is a handsome blade, worthy of an intact set of good quality mounts, and would make a fine addition to a collection of edged weapons.;
Price: $1,295.00