A LARGE JAPANESE TANTO WITH SIGNED BLADE, possibly 18th century, with 15 1/2in. gently curving

A LARGE JAPANESE TANTO WITH SIGNED BLADE, possibly 18th century, with 15 1/2in. gently curving blade, deep blind 'hi' for the first 3 1/4in., the back of blade almost false edged between the 'hi' and the tip, blackened copper habaki, small plain oval tsuba, fish-skin grip (binding lacking), in a dark red lacquered saya with kozuka in pocket. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)