AS25298 Tanto: Mumei (Unsigned)

Ordering number:AS25298

Tanto in Naval Dagger Koshirae

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned)
無銘

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among Mumei works.
Blade Length: 21.1 cm (8.31 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 1.65 cm (0.65 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.52 cm (0.20 in)
Era: Wartime period
Shape: A tanto carried by Japanese naval officers during the war.
Jigane: Muji (plain steel)
Hamon: Suguha (straight temper line)

Features:　Although unsigned, this tanto is forged in a suguha style.
Exact production date is unknown.

Koshirae: Naval dagger-style koshirae
This piece was owned by a Japanese naval officer.
It is finely made, especially with the use of ray skin (samegawa).

Aoi Art estimation paper
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