AS24506 Tanto: Mumei(Unsigned)

Tanto in Koshirae
Inscription: Mumei(Unsigned)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei.

Habaki: silver-plated single habaki
Blade Length: 16.7cm (6.57in)
Curvature: 0.1cm (0.04in)
Width at Base(Motohaba): 2.11cm (0.83in)
Thickness: 0.62cm (0.24in)
Blade Weight: 91g
Era: the late Edo period
Shape: slightly wide and thick tanto
Jigane: packed Koitame hada looks like plain
Hamon: Ko-nie base Gunome midare

Features: Based on the condition of the tang and its thickness,, it is likely a Shinshinto period sword. The hamon is beautifully crafted.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata