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Japanese Taiwan, Formosa Diplomat Dagger, Tanto in mountings

$ 142.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: Used

    Description

    This is a Japanese Fomosa Diplomat Dagger, Tanken in mountings.   The blade is
    unokubi-zukuri
    shape with
    bohi
    engravings, WWll time period ca.1900 era made blade.   The blade is in old polish, shows fine scratches, light stains but no rust and in good condition.    Temper line is wavy
    chusuguba
    temper and deep temper at the point.  There is no nick, no bend, no crack and cutting edge is sharp.   The scabbard is ray-skin covered wood scabbard, no tear, no crack, no bend and in good condition.    The handle is tight fit with Formosa logo
    menuki
    , brass wire wrapping is no cut, no loose also in good condition.      All the brass fittings shows aged patina, no dent and in good condition.    Lock mechanism works fine.    It measures 9+3/8" cutting edge, 16+1/2" in mountings.       Shipping is priority in U.S.   No international shipping.  Payment dues within 3 days auction end.