Authentic Tanto?

[Erik Brm]

Hey Guys,

 

I’ve recently found this Tanto and a few people on Reddit said it’s probably real, but I still don’t have informations about it and I thought maybe someone on this forum could help a little bit. 

I’ve taken a few more better photos and added informations for the Tsuba and blade below. (Also more Pictures)

Unfortunately the blade is in pretty rough shape, but I like the fittings. I’ve found some kind of signature on the Seppas and on the Habaki, which I’m pretty sure is gold plated, but the Tang is unsigned. I hope I didn’t miss a lot but I could add photos or information anytime. Maybe someone on here can identify a bit more about the Tanto

 

Tsuba:

Weight: 68.5 grams 

Thickness: 4mm

Length: 6cm

Width: 4.7cm

Rim: Maru Mimi

Shape: Mokko Gata 

 

Blade:

Nakago length: 10.2cm

Nagasa length: 28.3cm

 

 

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Edited Friday at 07:51 PM by Erik Brm

[oli]

Hi Erik,

 

yes it looks like a real Tanto, but it's in a bad condition to say more. As it is unsigned is also hard to say if a restoration makes sense. Be aware a complete polish and restoration isn't cheap.

My guess would be shinshinto period, 

 

Regards

Oli

[Erik Brm]

6 minutes ago, oli said:

Hi Erik,

 

yes it looks like a real Tanto, but it's in a bad condition to say more. As it is unsigned is also hard to say if a restoration makes sense. Be aware a complete polish and restoration isn't cheap.

My guess would be shinshinto period, 

 

Regards

Oli

Hey Oli,

 

Thank you very much for the response, I will take new photos on a dark background soon as I was advised by another member. (I couldn’t upload them directly in the forum) Because of its condition I’m unsure about what to do next with the Tanto tbh. Being located in Germany, i could take it to a NBTHK Europe meeting, but they are quite infrequently and I have very little time 

I’d still like to get as much information as possible, so thank you again for your help.

 

Best regards,

Erik

[Lewis B]

11 minutes ago, Erik Brm said:

i could take it to a NBTHK Europe meeting,

 

 

Hi Erik,

The next NBTHK-EB meeting will be in 2 or 3 weeks time in Solingen. You're entitled to attend one meeting as a non-member. If you need more details please PM me. 

[Erik Brm]

17 hours ago, Erik Brm said:

I Hope These pictures are better, unfortunately I can’t re-edit my original post and can only add these four pictures. Otherwise id have to make another quote and post the rest of the new pictures.

[Erik Brm]

1 hour ago, Lewis B said:

Hi Erik,

The next NBTHK-EB meeting will be in 2 or 3 weeks time in Solingen. You're entitled to attend one meeting as a non-member. If you need more details please PM me. 

 Hi Lewis,

 

I’ve already spoken to Moritz Fink, and im unable to Travel to Solingen in the next few weeks

But thank you very much for the suggestion, I hope i wont be as busy when the next meeting comes around.