Butch Posted October 14, 2021 Report Posted October 14, 2021 Could some one please help me with this Tanto blade it is 9 inches in length with the cutting edge length being 5 3/4 ... i am totally new to this field of collecting so any information about this blade would be gladly received .. Many thanks Gareth 1 Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 14, 2021 Report Posted October 14, 2021 Signed Bizen Osafune Kanemitsu. Appears to be a Shinshinto tanto, late Edo. Quote
Butch Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Posted October 14, 2021 Ray many thanks like I said I am new to this so what date would the blade be ? Gareth Quote
Ray Singer Posted October 14, 2021 Report Posted October 14, 2021 Generally around 1782-1876 (different references specify Shinshinto as having a different range). Later part of the Edo period. There were several Bizen Kanemitsu, but the inscription should be researched. It may be questionable. Quote
Mark S. Posted October 14, 2021 Report Posted October 14, 2021 It also looks like nakago (tang) has been cleaned which will affect value. Quote
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