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as does the corrugated metal spacer for the lining
The original serial number is still still visible though
Most of the engraving is still clear
The tang however is marked with numerals 二 三 四 - 2 3 4
though it has age toning and some crazing and checking
Original Japanese Edo Period Tanto Short Sword with Kogatana Knife and Lacquered Scabbard - Handmade Blade Price_over $990 as does the corrugated metalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Tanto (), which literally means short sword. These could be in any number of different shapes, depending on the requests of the person who ordered it. The blade is in the typical "Hira Zukuri" shape, which means it is a blade without a shinogi, or ridge typical of longer blades. It comes as a complete set with lacquered decorative scabbard and
