Is this a Tanto?

Andy Stevens · 9th March 2008, 11:07 AM

Hello all,
I got this today from an collectors market, I only actually wanted the Katar (see thread " info on Katar") but the dealer offered me a deal that I couldn't refuse!

I have very little knowledge on Japanese weapons, mainly because they are always beyond my budget. I didn't pay big money for the pair, so any painful comments will be taken without too many tears.
The dagger is very sharp, all the handle binding is firm. The blade is 23cm long, the handle 14 cm.

Is this the real thing? Or have I purchased a nice paint stiring gadget!

Photo's are a bit naff as the batteries lost the will to live.

9th March 2008, 11:07 AM	#1
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Is this a Tanto? Hello all, I got this today from an collectors market, I only actually wanted the Katar (see thread " info on Katar") but the dealer offered me a deal that I couldn't refuse! I have very little knowledge on Japanese weapons, mainly because they are always beyond my budget. I didn't pay big money for the pair, so any painful comments will be taken without too many tears. The dagger is very sharp, all the handle binding is firm. The blade is 23cm long, the handle 14 cm. Is this the real thing? Or have I purchased a nice paint stiring gadget! Photo's are a bit naff as the batteries lost the will to live. Attached Images