Bidspirit auction | Japanese Bone Engraved Tanto Dagger

Japanese Bone Engraved Tanto Dagger - Japanese bone engraved Tanto dagger with single edged blade and matching scabbard. Tanto were used by samurai as a secondary weapon, often as a tool for close-quarters combat or for ritualistic purposes. They were worn alongside longer swords such as the katana or wakizashi. Size 15 1/4” L, blade 7 5/8” L