T185668(T5699) Tanto signed Ryokai with) Brown notches lacquered sheath Higo style tanto koshirae	NBTHK(32th JUYO TOKEN)
Koto Kamakura-period(Shouou circa 1288) Length of cutting edge25.3cm Uchizori curveture Width of base22mm Length of tang96mm
Blade construction:Hira-zukuri, Mitsu-mine, Nomal width, Uchizori curveture (click HERE for a high resolution image) Forging(Hada):Entwined flowing Itame covered in Ji-nie. Shirake Utsuri moisture on Ji-surface. Temper(Hamon): Wetty Nioi based Suguha with subdued fine and uniform Nie Temper of tip(Boshi):Sharpened small circle with rather deep turn back Tang(nakago):Kimono sleeve shape UBU original, Ha-agari KURIJIRI bottom, Katte-Sagari file marks. signed 2 large characters RYO-KAI. 1st smith RYOKAI in Yamashiro province hand down as a son of Rai Kunitoshi and some works with the date of year, such as Shouou, Kagen, Enkei, Showa period have been recognized. His art is nominated as an important cultural property as well. Shape of tang is in Kimono sleeve(Furisode).This Tanto has a superb ji-ha and a masterpiece of the famed sword of the kamakura period. Scarcity value. Gold two layers Habaki collar, Shira-Saya Mounting with Sayagaki written by Dr. Kunzan