Japanese Naval Dirk.

A Japanese 1883 Pattern Naval Dirk. Commissioned officers model. Used up to 1945. In excellent condition.
This example is a mid war tanto with a wood mekugi
peg and plastic on handle, this was used instead of
fish skin because of its scarcity. In mint polish, has a
non traditional forged blade with a stone applied false hamon.
This is a very fine example of...  read more

Code: 51111

Japanese Wakizashi.

A Japanese Wakizashi, unsigned, in shira saya.
An antique blade in very good polish.
Looks Yamashiro tradition workmanship, circa 1580-1680. There is one flaw on back ridge of the blade.
A nice wakizashi.
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Code: 51110

Japanese Ko-Sode.

A pair of Japanese Ko-Sode, shoulder guards. Part of
a Japanese suit of armour. Dating from the Edo period
circa 1600-1800. Good quality for a high ranking samurai. Metal top plate with gilt brass decoration and gold laquer bottom plate. Some wear and tear with age.
One bottom plate has some missing laquer.
Ito has been bright orange but has faded with age.
A...  read more

Code: 51109

Japanese Body Armour.

A Japanese,19thC, Do, body armour. Front has three
vertical steel plates, one side hinged other side fastened with toggles, as are shoulders. Skirts are
leather plates laced with geen ito and covered in black laquer. Back plate has loose laquer and needs repair.
Has a red laquer kanji on inside. This could be either
an armoury number or store i.d number. A nice piece...  read more

Code: 51108

Japanese Naginata-Naoshi.

A Japanese Naginata-Naoshi sword, made in the
shape of a spear. An old blade pre 1600, unsigned.
Blade in untouched condition, old finger marks and rust. Mounts date to satsuma rebellion period.
An attic find , previous owner has tried some restoration, a repainted saya. A dramatic looking blade
that would benefit from polishing.
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Code: 51107

Japanese Tanto.

A Japanese Tanto, an unsigned Koto period blade, pre 1600. Blade in bright condition with some old rust marks. No visible hamon. Mounts are in need of repair,
has a quality Kyo-sukashi tsuba. Looks as though this tanto was assembled during the meiji period.
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Code: 51106

Japanese Tanto.

A Mino Den Tanto from the meiji period, 1868-1912.
An unsigned blade in shira saya, mounts on a tsunagi
(wooden blade). Dagger from the 19th century. Mounts in good order, tsuka and tsuba high quality.
Blade in healthy condition, one small kizu.
Comes with Fujishiro Matsuo opinion papers, respected Japanese sword expert. Overall a nice example. OVER 18'S AND U.K SALE...  read more

Code: 51105

Japanese Tanto.

A quality export Japanese Tanto. From the Meiji period
1868-1912. The blade is an antique pre 1600, unsigned. Blade is in untouched condition, some old marks but still in good order. Has a very thin hamon.
The mounts are in good condition, laquer saya with gold mon badges.
A fine example of this kind of tanto.
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Code: 51104

Japanese Wakizashi.

A Japanese Wakizashi, looks Bizen style. Has an ancient blade circa 1500. Signed Mi Hara Ju Masa Tsugu. Has been mounted to be carried to war, looks like a possible pilots sword due to its size and mounts.
The mounts are in good condition, an iron tsuba and the handle and fittings are in good order. Has a quality leather cover over a wood saya. Blade in bright condition, has some tired s...  read more

Code: 51103

Japanese Wakizashi.

A Japanese Wakizashi, unsigned. A shinto period blade
circa 1660's. The blade is in bright condition. Mounts
are fine quality, has an Edo period tsuba and the saya
has been restored. Comes with its resting shira saya.
Overall an attractive sword.
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Code: 51102