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

topped by a Heer-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

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

3 mm x 22 mm

measuring 45 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

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