Tanto tsuba

[Stephen]

Fledgling Tanto Tsuba collection.

Some so so cast ...fave is moon n goose second from left top row.

[Spartancrest]

I like the first, top left love the shape and the centre bottom with the ten-zogan - far right bottom is as you say cast, even so there are some good casts and very poor casts yours looks all right. I usually come across three or four of these cast dragons every week in various metals though more usual in cast iron - today I can find only this one. [is that good or bad?]

https://www.jauce.com/auction/t568921943

[Stephen]

Probably good. I don't think i have seem other than cast.

[Rich S]

Dale, Stephen

 

Interesting tsuba. I have one exactly like it. Obtained in a G.I. stash buy about 25-30 years ago. At least it has a little age 🙂

Rich

[Stephen]

Mine in Iron cast cleaned up a bit finer.

[Stephen]

The one in brass is a diff Dragon

 

[Brian]

I’ve always wondered if this one is cast or carved. Details are sharp and fine and no seam I can see. But that is not difficult with good casting. 

[Stephen]

Lol i think mine was cast from your mold Brian.  Its toe touch much more pronounced.

[Rich S]

I wonder why so many of this type; what type/age tanto were they made for?

Rich

[Stephen]

Tourist trade?

[Babu]

Likely cast then hand finished to give the look of a well made piece.