A “gentleman’s” tantō of 6 and 1/8 inch nagasa, cable construction, hira-zukuri, with silver habaki.
Overall length of 10 and 3/4 inches.
In a simplykoshirae, in similar style to most kwaiken, only slightly larger, with black and red lacquer-work. Fuchigashira of buffalo horn. Silver mekugi-ana fittings and ring for sageo. Black silk sageo (not pictured).
By Michael Bell.
FOR SALE
$3,200
Having the opportunity to see this up close and personal , it is so elegant. Beautiful peice.