Wakizashi - Tamahagane - Antique Japanese sword (shinogi-zukuri wakizashi) in koshirae and shirasaya - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
Antique Japanese sword (shinogi-zukuri katana) in koshirae, wooden tsunagi blade and shirasaya. The blade was forged in the Edo period and is unsigned. The blade has a good polished and shows fine scratches, notare/chu-suguha hamon. Length 'nagasa': 37 cm, length in koshirae: 58. 5 cm, length in shirasaya: 58. 5 cm, 'motogasane': 6 mm, 'motohaba': 2. 8 cm, ideal candidate for shinsa. It shows no rust, chips or cracks, no bending in the blade and the cutting edge is very sharp. The koshirae has minor signs of wear, beautiful tsuba and 'kodogu' really complete this wakizashi. The sword comes with a copy of the 'torokusho' (Japanese registration certificate) , the original 'torokusho' will stay in Japan. Insured shipping (Russia and China are excluded) . The sword stand is not included in the auction. I have tried to describe the condition of this item, including any defects, as accurately as possible. I have added many photos of the item, so please make your assessment based on the photos.
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Antique Japanese sword (shinogi-zukuri katana) in koshirae, wooden tsunagi blade and shirasaya. The blade was forged in the Edo period and is unsigned. The blade has a good polished and shows fine scratches, notare/chu-suguha hamon. Length 'nagasa': 37 cm, length in koshirae: 58. 5 cm, length in shirasaya: 58. 5 cm, 'motogasane': 6 mm, 'motohaba': 2. 8 cm, ideal candidate for shinsa. It shows no rust, chips or cracks, no bending in the blade and the cutting edge is very sharp. The koshirae has minor signs of wear, beautiful tsuba and 'kodogu' really complete this wakizashi. The sword comes with a copy of the 'torokusho' (Japanese registration certificate) , the original 'torokusho' will stay in Japan. Insured shipping (Russia and China are excluded) . The sword stand is not included in the auction. I have tried to describe the condition of this item, including any defects, as accurately as possible. I have added many photos of the item, so please make your assessment based on the photos.
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