Japanese Shinshinto Tanto Dagger'Nagao Toshihide', NBTHK Cert. Fine Temper
Japanese Shinshinto Tanto Dagger'Nagao Toshihide', NBTHK Cert. Antique & Historic Japanese Shinshinto Tanto Dagger Signed'Nagao Toshihide' 1803, NBTHK Certification, this Exceptional Find Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Rests in Period Mounts with Incredible Ornamental Menuki; Exquisite Early Well Styled Blade Exhibits an Incredible and Frosty Hamon (Temper Line) Wavy and Into the Tip & Spectacular Grain; Signed'Nagao Toshihide' Dated 1803 - Museum Quality Candidate Remains in Superb Polish with the Blade Measuring 7 Inches (Decorative Copper Habaki is easy to remove), 9 1/2 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 10 7/8 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 12 1/2 Resting in the Saya - Fine. Condition as Photographed with wear to furniture as seen, A Family Treasure without Question and Judged June 21, 1965 to be "Particularly Valuable" by The Pan-Japan Art Swords and Swords Preservation Association. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, or Library Room, This Special Example with Certificate Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons. Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Rare Fine Higher Grade (Photo 24 Digital Reference - Translation of Certificate) - The Display Stand is Not Included. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.