Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings Sori: 18 mm

Sori: 18 mm

Nakago hole: 14

Tsuba is signed "Genji Kanoene

however I hope that if sent NBTHK might give it a better one

Fuchi has some gilded and silver elements

Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings Sori: 18 mmAikuchi tanto koshirae with iron fittings. Tsuka with lacquered leather tsuka ito. Shakudo menuki depicting birds in the nest or in the tree, It is difficult to be sure because of ito and dirt. This whole koshirae is from Edo period, with no parts changed or restored. That is why kashira, fuchi and kojiri are a bit loose. There is also small crack starting from uragawara. Other then that this koshirae is in very good condition considering its age.