Featured in this lot we have a Japanese aikuchi style tanto knife with copper scabbard. This tanto displays a steel shinogi zukuri style blade with an aikuchi or guard less design. The tang of the blade is marked but is illegible due to rust. The piece features a wonderful matching copper and brass scabbard and handle. The scabbard along with the grip depict a frog resting at the top of the pommel with plant and lily pad designs across the scabbard making for a visually stunning piece. The exterior of the piece show wonderful carved designs with a copper and silver finish. The piece shows good condition overall and comes with decorative carry sleeve showing predominately yellow and white with gold accents. The piece shows minor handling wear and rust on the tang of the blade. The Tanto and scabbard weigh 1lb 2oz. The blade measures 8 1/2" long with the overall piece measuring9 3/4" long and 10 1/4" long with the sheath.