A fine and rare Shin-Tanto, Edo period Aikuchi, of high status. Blade signed 'Kinmichi'. Shinogi-Zukuri with Mokume hada and Notare hamon, .2 cm x Mekugiana. Koshirae: tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, Kurikata all matching gold. Hibaki gold with engraved snake and centipede. Silk bag and wooden box. Saya - tubular with gilt Kanji characters, length 34 cm