Tanto Tai Goo Brass hilt and butt cap

Brass hilt and butt cap with fancy filed brass finial

Stainless steel bolsters engraved by unknown artist (marked JD)

Measures 2" by 2 1/2"

several sections on the types of knives used in the different regions of the world and their differences

Good condition (knife has been carried and shows scratching on the front side of the blade

Tanto Tai Goo Brass hilt and butt cap11 1 2" blade of carbon steel, blued finish, with hamon, 17 5 8" overall length Integral steel hilt with thumb notches Snakewood scales with mosaic pins, brass menukes, and cord wrap Thong hole Leather frog sheath Excellent condition (there is a crack in the front handle scale at the thong hole and light staining on the blade)