This is authentic Japanese tanto dagger "Kagemitsu" signed with koshirae I think the blade of this tanto was made in late Edo Hamon :Notare Craft man "Kagemitsui" signed Blade Length : 287 mm (11.3") Length　　　: 397 mm (15.6") Curvature : 0.1 mm (0.04") Wide :26 mm (1") Thickness : 4 mm (0.16") Dagger weight : 196 g (6.9 oz.) Mekugi hole : 1 w/ koshirae Condition : Overall in good condition with normal wear, tang cleaned, scratches, scars and stain Koshirae Menuki design is Dragon Fuchi kashira is peony Tsuba is made of suaka copper with fukurin Material: wood, iron, copper, string, ray skin etc. Total size : 440 mm (17.3") Saya size : 316 mm (12.4"), Saya's sori : 2.5 mm (0.1") Tsuka size : 114 mm (4.5") from fuchi to mekugi hole 20 mm (0.8") nakago hole : 25 x 5 mm (1" x 0.2") nakago depth : over 104 mm (4.1") Total weight : 467 g (16.5 oz.) Condition : Good as you can see the pictures for the year Kurikata is fragile Saya has some cracks no bag Because it may take some time (about 1 month) for the export procedure, please understand. Though it depends on country's regulation, we may not send by air. (for example Netherlands) In that case, we send by sea. It takes about 3 months Under Japanese law, it is forbidden to send the "Registration Card" to the buyer. Please note that we will send you a copy of "Registration Card" to the buyer. This item is as pictures show without any warranty, please see pictures. I try my best to describe items accurately and give them attribution, but it is still my opinion and you have to depend on your own judgment when you bid. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up - do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.