Meiji Period Aoi Mon Mounted Tanto
Signature: KaneShige
Forging Pattern: Could not make out
Tempering Pattern: Could not make out
Dimensions: Blade Length: 13.6 inchesNakago: 4.3 inches, 6 mm thick, 26 mm wide.
Mountings: Embossed brass mounts with Aoi Mon. Typical of export pieces made in the Meiji period.
Overall Condition: Fair. The blade is old, however it was taked to a grinder and i could not make out any features.