Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Archive around a central DAF insignia

around a central DAF insignia consisting of a mobile swastika inside of a cogwheel

(1883-1915 issue)

a worn badge that remains in near extremely fine condition

It also bears a loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

specifically the vicinity of Leningrad

Japan, Medieval. A Rare Muromachi Period Tanto Forged By Bishu Osafune Norimitsu, C.1500 Archive around a central DAF insigniaThe double sided steel blade featuring a diamond shaped cross section (known as a moroha blade) measures 274mm in total length, and 187mm from the ha machi (blade notch under the habaki), the mildly midare hitasura hamon (temper line) is visible on all ha (edges), adding a unique beauty to the blade, the kissaki (point) is sharp, at the base the habaki (metal sleeve) measures 21mm covering the ha machi creating a seamless line, sitting below the