Original Japanese Edo Period Tanto Dagger in Shirasaya Resting Scabbard - Traditional Handmade Blade U.S. Air Force markings of the period

markings of the period

The log stands up on it own with the Gettysburg plaque clearly displayed

Lighters aren’t anything we’d think of as rare or hard to come by

Overall a great opportunity to get a good condition WW2 Civic issued helmet

The leather hanger and belt loop are complete

Original Japanese Edo Period Tanto Dagger in Shirasaya Resting Scabbard - Traditional Handmade Blade U.S. Air Force markings of the periodOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased at a recent military show, this is a very nice Japanese Tanto (), which literally means short sword. These could be in any number of different shapes, depending on the requests of the person who ordered it. The blade length of a tanto is typically between 15 and 30 cm (5. 9 to 11. 8inches), or 1 Japanese shaku, an ancient measurement. The blade of this example is in the typical "Hira Zukuri" shape, which