Japanese dagger
My father got this in Japan in world war II he never used it so I assume it may be older then the 1940s
My father got this in world war II when he was in Japan.
Inherited
Yes
Dear Sheila,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal
The presented object appears to be a Japanese "Tanto" dagger with unknown measurements. It was probably made in the Edo Period in Japan.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in bad to medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 80 to 200 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
