Japanese 19th Century Shin Shin-To Tanto Signed

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #921005
UB-2006-C

19th Century Japanese SHIN SHIN-TO TANTO, short sword, signed by sword artist, JUMYOU TSURUCHIYO. Black lacquer sheath with handle and sword fittings. Dated 1851.

Tanto formed as a Vajra

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #908218
FC-198p

This is a rare ivory tanto formed as a vajra, its hilt pierced and carved as a sphere from which lotus flowers emerge. On one portion of the ivory saya, a continuous landscape with pine, birds-in-flight and a boatman, is meticulously carved in high and low relief. On the reverse, the legendary monk Daruma stands wrapped in a multi-fold cloak, portrayed crossing the Yangzi River on a rush leaf. (Daruma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, is a beloved figure in Japanese culture and ... Click for details

Aikuchi-Mounted Tanto

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1700: item #899093
FC-425p

This is an aikuchi -mounted tanto in a black lacquered saya with smooth copper fittings. The gilt menuki formed as a plum blossom crest rests on a gold-lacquered, silk-covered hilt. The aikuchi tanto includes a pair of split kogai of ribbed, shakudo design, its kozuka knife with copper handle deeply carved with the image of Daruma. Includes shira saya (wood storage case). The unsigned blade is in excellent condition has a three-holed tang and dates from the late Koto Per... Click for details

Aikuchi-Mounted Wakizashi

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1800: item #899090
FC-231p

An aikuchi -mounted wakizashi with matched copper-patinated fittings, the cap (fushi) and pommel (kashira) executed in textured low relief. Its hilt (tsuka) is wrapped in black braid, the shakudo menuki formed as persimmons. The brown -lacquered scabbard (saya) with pine-needle hatching and irridescent flakes of aogai includes split kogai and kozuka knife. Rendered with sparrows- in flight over a lake with boat, the fittings are executed in high relief with detailing in gold,... Click for details

Tanto in Cloisonne Saya

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #898570
03-295p

Here is an excellent aikuchi- mounted tanto (short blade) with beautifully worked cloisonne koshirae. On the scabbard and hilt, a dynamic dragon worked in fine wires, covers the ground of the deep blue-enameled scabbard. Deft shadings in various tones of blue and white naturalistically follow the sinuous lines of the dragon's powerful body. Continuing with the dragon theme, the beautifully wrought silver fittings on this sword are carved in low relief, with dragons and stylized waves. This swo... Click for details

Antique Ainu Katana Ceremonial Sword

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #842222
5899

Estimated from 19th century, exquisitely crafted ainu ceremonial sowrd with an original blade. Overall condition is good with worn and patina. Highly recommended genuine article.

Stock Number:5899
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Antique Ainu Wood Makiri Small Sheath Knife

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1930: item #835268
5869

Estimated from early to mid 20th century, exquisitely carved in beautiful motifr, Ainu Wood Makiri Small Sheath Knife. Highly recommended quality piece. Overall condition is excellent with fine patina. It has been refered this Makiri to Mingu Zuroku, Ainu craft illustrated book, by Tsutomu Ito, a prominent ainu craft scholar. The book comes with this article.
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Japanese Antique Samurai Sword

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1940: item #827938

Japanese samurai sword, Naval issue for WWII, all original fittings with raised bamboo motif, beautifully wrapped handle, tang signed by 23rd Generation Fujiwara Kanefusa: "the Kanefusa lineage of swordsmiths of Mino Province dates back to the Muromachi era in the 1400's. The 23rd generation Kanefusa worked during the WWII era and was a direct descendant of this famous line of swordsmiths. This lineage continues today with the 25th generation Kanefusa. The 23rd generation Kanefusa's name... Click for details

Secret Antique Japanese signed Kiseru Pipe-case Knife

Japanese: Samurai: Swords Pre 1900: item #662251
MOR2144

A very unusual and incredibly well made pipe case with attached tobacco pouch concealing a hidden sheath in which is held a heavy and deadly short knife. Both the pipe case itself, and the blade of the knife are signed. The black lacquered pipe case is signed Shitsu-Ryo Saku (also Urushi Akira Saku, the first character meaning lacquer). The Blade is signed Okitada (also read Kosho/Kyosho or Kosei/Kyosei). The blade is hand forged, antique steel in excellent condition. By removing the ordina... Click for details