T445 Tanto Short Sword Edo period w/Certificate - Antique

Proudly listed by: Samurai Store, Inc. JAPAN Delivery Time: 2-3 weeksWe Ship Worldwide via EMS Item# T445Antique Tanto Short Sword Dagger w/ Ornate Mountings late Edo period (1800s) Antique samurai short sword created by swordsmith KINO MASAYOSHI situated in Tsugaru county, current Aomori prefecture, in late Edo period (1750-1850s). Japanese blade less than 30cm (1 foot) like this one is categorized as TANTO (dagger) apart from "Katana". Finished with beautiful Suguha stray straight tempered-line. Comes in a very stunning ornate mountings (also antiques) that has very beautiful Kotsuka utility knife and Menuki (hilt ornament). The blade is well polished by a skillful sword polisher. Shirasaya wooden storage holder comes with. The blade comes with a Certificate of NBTHK (Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) Blade Specifications: Blade Type : Tanto Short-length blade Blade Material : Tamahagane, Authentic Forged & well polished Steel Blade Inscription : - Swordsmith :Kino Masayoshi located in Tsugaru country Age : Late Edo period (1750-1850s) Tempered Line Pattern : Suguha stray straight pattern Blade Length: 24.9cm / 8 sun 2 Curvature (Sori): - Rivet Holes:2 Shirasaya wooden holder KOSHIRAE Ornate Mountings: Age: Late Edo period (1800s) Tsuka Handle Fuchi Pommel Kashira Pommel at base Saya scabbard: Brown Urushi lacquered finish Menuki Hilt Ornament: Silver Kotsuka utility knife Included Deluxe Wooden Stand is Not included. Secure & Full-Insured Shipping Worldwide Payment This item is also being sold at the storefront. If it is already sold out at the storefront and is no longer available online when we receive your order, your order will be automatically canceled. For this reason, we would like to ask all buyers to select "Bank Transfer / Wire-Transfer" or "TBD" at the payment option field on checkout page. After we make sure that the item is still available for sale we will send you an invoice and payment instruction that includes all payment options including Paypal.This item page has "Paypal Express Checkout" feature that allows you to make an immediate payment via credit card, but we will do only authorizations at the checkout for the same reason, and we will complete payment after we secure the item. Ask Us Before Ordering!Please don't hesitate in asking us availability of this item prior to your purchase. Ask Us Any Questions!