Tanto - Tamahagane - Antique Japanese hira-zukuri tanto (yoroidoshi) in shirasaya - Japan - Muromachi period (1333-1573)

Antique Japanese hira-zukuri tanto 'Yoroidoshi' (armour piercer) in shirasaya, made for piercing samurai armour (yoroi) . The blade was forged in the Muromachi period by swordsmith Yukimitsu and signed 'Yukimitsu'. The blade has a good polish and shows fine scratches, 'itame hada', 'notare' hamon with deep temper in the tip, 'ubu nakago'. There are no visible forging flaws, no chips or cracks, no bends in the blade and the cutting edge is very sharp. Nagasa length (cutting edge) : 23 cm, 'motogasane': 6 mm, 'motohaba': 2. 3 cm, total length in koshirae: 37. 5 cm. The sword has an original Japanese 'torokusho' (Japanese registration certificate) . Insured shipping (Russia and China excluded) . I have added many photos of the item, so please make your own assessment based on the photos. The sword stand is not included in the auction. The sale, purchase and ownership of weapons is subject to national laws and regulations. Please make sure you are familiar with your country's laws and regulations BEFORE placing a bid. Selling weapons to people under 18 is prohibited. By placing a bid, you declare that you are 18 years or older, and that you have verified that you are legally permitted to purchase such items in your country.