Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings Nakago hole: 14

Nakago hole: 14

or Four Noble Ones

however I hope that if sent NBTHK might give it a better one

however it refers to crows/ravens flying in the morning light

This tsuba was inspired by Natsuo Kano

Aikuchi Tanto Koshirae with Iron Fittings Nakago hole: 14Aikuchi tanto koshirae with iron fittings. Tsuka with lacquered leather tsuka ito. Shakudo menuki depicting birds in the nest or in the tree, It is difficult to be sure because of ito and dirt. This whole koshirae is from Edo period, with no parts changed or restored. That is why kashira, fuchi and kojiri are a bit loose. There is also small crack starting from uragawara. Other then that this koshirae is in very good condition considering its age.