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Asian Knives & Swords
![A 16th Century, Possibly Earlier Japanese Samurai Sword Katana: Cutting edge: 27 in., some spotting and rusting at the tip, spider rust, no nicks, no cracks, no forged flaws, early bizen school, suguha temper, blade visible throughout, habaki loose, needs soldier](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Early 17th Century Long Japanese Samurai Sword Katana: A fine Japanese sword, looks early Shinto Period, early to mid 1600s, cutting edge is just over 27 in. overall length 34.3/4 in. The katana is possible Edo Ishido school, the hamon is nanako or boxed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646096_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Early Japanese Katana 16th Early 17th Century Samurai Sword: Cutting edge: 24.1/2 in., early sword, temper visible throughout the entire blade, tip is tempered, out of polish, no visible flaws, no cracks, no chips, an interesting early temper, possibly Bizen sc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 16th Early 17th century Japanese Samurai Sword Wakazashi, Not Katana: A fine wakazashi with beautiful fittings, signed Fujiwara Shigi Yuki bungo (?), nice silver intricate habaki, beautiful nanako, lions in gold fuchi kashira, see photos, interesting fish (?) monuke, go](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646099_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 19th Century Early 20th Century Japanese Tanto Samurai Sword Beautiful Hamon Temper, Signed: A beautiful signed, Kane Take, hand-forged Tanto with a Gunome temper, no nicks, original, outstanding polish, munei, including a kozuka knife, kozuka blade is signed, handle needs repair, needs mekug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A World War II WW2 Japanese Navy Officer's Dagger Sword: A beautiful WW2 Japanese officer's dress dagger, unplayed with, original, with ray skin handle, a beautiful blade, also a shark skin scabbard, a rare find, worthy of any collection, locking mechanism](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646092_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Indian Mughal Dagger Sword With Sheath And A Finely Carved Quartz Horse Head Handle. Measu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964465_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717471098)
![A WWII Japanese Officer's Samurai Sword: A mint blade. Gendaito. No flaws. Wonderful temper line. Some tiny spotting. Signed No Shu Seki Ju Fujiwara Kanemichi. Cutting edge is 25 and 1/2 inch. Overall length is 37 inches. A fantastic hand fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646100_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle: ***DUE TO THIS LOT BEING CLASSED AS A WEAPON IT MUST BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CERTIFIED CHECK.*** An Unsharpened Indian Khanjar Dagger With A Carved Spinach Jade Handle. Measures approx. 14"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/178964052_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717790563)
![19th C. Indonesian Antler Dagger w/ Abstract Figure: Southeast Asia, Borneo, Dayak, Punan Tribe, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved deer antler dagger with an attached transverse iron blade. The antler is carved with an abstract figure in a reclining po](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179804385_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718147909)
![JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET BREAKER HACHIWARI: Edo period. Iron, 18 5/8" total length. Curved diamond section blade with a base hook. Tang pierced with a single mounting hole. The current view is that these were parrying weapons capable of catchin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982171_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![CHINESE SHORT SWORD, 19TH CENTURY: 14 ¼” tapered medially ridged blade. Reeded wood grip. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts relief decorated in floral and bat motifs. Sanded ray skin covered scabbard. Complete including the s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![Indonesian Gilt Steel / Silver Kris w/ Naga Snake: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful ceremonial sword known as a kris (also keris) of an elegant form. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair of abstract anthropomorp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179080778_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191351)
![RARE SINHALESE PIHA KAETTA IN ITS MYSTICAL STORAGE BOX: 10" length with thick wedge section blade. The forte encased in fine deep relief chiseled bronze cheekpieces. The double fullers with engraved silver overlay and surmounting deep relief chiseled decor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982145_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![INDIAN INFANTRY SWORD, MID 19TH CENTURY: This sword is from a group that came from India in the early 1980s. With them was a group of similarly constructed swords in the British 1853 cavalry pattern. The latter is known to be made for the Ba](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982469_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![19th C. Indonesian Kris + Silver Sheath Adorned w/ Diamonds, Sapphires: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A striking example of a traditional Indonesian ceremonial kris (keris) featuring a sandalwood sheath enveloped in elaborate silver repousse deco](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331106/178526029_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716590434)
![JAPANESE SWORD GUARD TSUBA: Edo Period, for the short sword, wakizashi. Oval, iron, just under 2 1/4" height with rounded rim and single riobitsu. The seppa heavily worked to seat to the blade suggesting that it was remounted in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982409_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![JAPANESE SWORD GUARD TSUBA: Oval iron, 3.06” height. Flat plate tapering slightly to the edged. Two riobitsu, the left of pagoda form above hammered fur/main like texture.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![SAN FRANCISCO CHINESE COOLIE HOOK: Gold Rush period. A whole story in itself. Iconic form, 10 ¼” length. A little shorter than previous examples. Presumably sizes varied according to the stature and capability of the owner](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![MORO DAGGER PUNAL: Characteristic excellent quality workmanship. 8 1/4” blade with two crested waves to the forte and straight tip. Bright with some perfectly uniform light lines indicating it was made from a larg](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![FINE MALAY DAGGER PARANG: 9 1/2" Curved, medially swelled blade of parang nabur form, tool finished with light gray patina. The hilt finely carved oval section waisted grip and lovely figural terminal as a flowing hair female](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982497_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![INDONESIAN SHORTSWORD GOLOK: Early example, second half of the 19th century. Heavy 12 1/2” blade of binagong style. Well carved wood hilt with copper brazed seam ferrule. Iron banded scabbard (three bands remaining) with go](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982509_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![MALAY DAGGER LADING: Mounting a fine pattern welded spear head as often found. Good early example, the fine burl pattern grip with old mended crack and polished stone mendak. 8 1/2” blade of thick diamond section an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982313_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
News about Asian Knives & Swords
![Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/179394747_1_x.jpg)
Asian antique decorative arts, weaponry, sculptures and more come to Jasper52 June 18
NEW YORK — Jasper52 debuts 130-plus lots of antique Asian decorative arts, weapons, sculptures, and much more with a new sale slated for Tuesday, June 18 at 2 pm Eastern time. The complete catalog is available for review and bidding exclusively at LiveAuctioneers. First up is Taiping Youxiang, a late Qing dynasty Chinese orange silk […]
![American, European, and Asian arts and antiques from single-owner collection grace Tremont May 5](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/175578041_1_x.jpeg)
American, European, and Asian arts and antiques from single-owner collection grace Tremont May 5
SUDBURY, MA – A Chinese export oil showing a Qing emperor at court leads a single-owner dispersal at Tremont Auctions on Sunday, May 5. The 338-lot sale comprises an eclectic Massachusetts collection of American, European, and Asian arts and antiques. The catalog is now open at LiveAuctioneers. Commanding the highest estimate, at $15,000-$18,000, is an […]
![Lifetime Asian collection of world travelers debuts at Everard Feb. 13-14](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/170330695_1_x.jpg)
Lifetime Asian collection of world travelers debuts at Everard Feb. 13-14
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Everard Auctions’ Winter Sale, scheduled for Tuesday, February 13 and Wednesday, February 14, includes Asian art and furniture from the Hilton Head Island estates of two well-traveled executives. Both South Carolina gentlemen kept meticulous records and retained receipts documenting the purchases made during their years of living abroad. A pair of 17th-century […]
![Jasper52 presents Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More Jan. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168786930_1_x-1.jpg)
Jasper52 presents Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More Jan. 17
NEW YORK – On Wednesday, January 17, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Asian Antiques: Scrolls, Weaponry and More. Its 132 lots include limited-edition prints, netsuke, ikebana baskets, Satsuma vases, writing sets, scholar’s rocks, sculptures, components of Japanese swords, brush rests, wrist rests, hair combs, masks, glass art, sake […]