Tanto signed Seiryushi

[Brian]

Here are some pics of the o-tanto that I posted about here: https://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/45495-can-anyone-put-me-out-of-my-misery/

 

The maker is a bit of a mystery, and haven't found any of the smiths using that name that worked in hitatsura. I expect it's a shinshinto, but don't know any more than that.
Anyways, just for interest, here are some pics of the fittings. I like them. Menuki are lovely. Who is the guy behind the parasol or jingasa showing just his feet? I seem to remember something about an oni or something?
Then we have a kurigata showing a spider with a mouse peering at him.
Interesting hitatsura in good polish. Lots of activities and nie. Maybe naively uncontrolled? Not sure.
Anyways, this one was off to SF for sale, but I asked the owner if I can buy it. Need something new in my collection.

 

[Michaelr]

I like it. Thank you for sharing   

   MikeR

[Shuko]

Really like that tanto. What sort of $s we thinking here ?

[Brian]

I'm going to be keeping it, so the price is very fair from the seller to me. Sorry :-)

 

[Matsunoki]

1 hour ago, Brian said:

I'm going to be keeping it,

So would I be if I were you Brian!. Very attractive package and I think the hitatsura looks excellent. If ever you get tired of it…….🙂

All the best.

[Geraint]

Dear Brian.

 

Delighted you got something you like.  Lots to enjoy!

 

All the best.

[dimitri]

He is beautiful, I understand you. it is superbly fitted. the menuki are just awesome.

I would have said the same...

[Shuko]

I will be too old to buy and enjoy this tanto by the time your estate sells it ......................................................