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1 antique Japanese Samurai tanto sword available.  This tanto is unusual in that its mounts disguise the sword as a flute.  This tanto was made by one of the Naminochira/Satsuma smiths from the late 1400's A.D. to the late 1500's A.D.  This fine Japanese tanto sword would make an important addition to any collection. 

This tanto is signed on the nakago with the smith's name, Yasusada.  The blade measures 9 1/2" (24.1 cm) from blade tip to the bottom of the notch in the habaki.  When in its flute mounts, this tanto measures 19 1/2" (49.5 cm) overall.  

The blade bears horimono on both sides--one side has clouds, the other--a dragon chasing the ball.  The habaki has a thick gold gilt. 

The bamboo mounts that disguise this tanto as a flute even have the ends hollowed out for several inches to complete the ruse.

The blade is not in polish.  There are no ware/weld openings in the blade.  The hamon/temper line and boshi look to be perfectly healthy.  The wood handle/tsuka has a thin split in each side from dryness.  This sword is guaranteed against fatal flaws. 



This 15th-16th century Japanese Satsuma Samurai tanto, in its bamboo 'flute' mounts, would make an important addition to any collection.