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Overview:Up for sale is a genuine, antique Japanese companion short sword (Wakizashi). This is a raw, untouched estate find being sold exactly as discovered. I am not an expert on Japanese weapons, but all visual characteristics, traditional metallurgy, and structural features indicate this is a true historical piece with excellent collector value.Measurements:Cutting Edge Length (Nagasa): Approximately 17.5 inches measured from the front edge of the collar to the tip.Included Components:
The Blade: Single-edged antique steel blade with a graceful profile. Features a beautifully prominent, active, and wavy hamon (temper line) showcased in a bright state of polish. It is unsigned (mumei) with a single clean, original peg hole in its unaltered length (ubu). The tang retains its authentic aged patina and faint hand-carved file marks (yasurime).Habaki (Collar): An intact, copper-toned metallic collar fitted securely to the base of the steel.Scabbard (Saya): A beautiful natural wood scabbard featuring dark reinforcing bands and a decorative metal belt-knob (kurigata) with gold-toned accent detailing.Handle (Tsuka): A structurally sound wooden handle core fully wrapped in premium, textured black stingray skin (samegawa).Handguard and Fittings: Includes an antique openwork iron handguard (tsuba) featuring a traditional stylized ginger crest (Myoga) design, a matching brass spacer washer (seppa), a wood locking peg (mekugi), and a loose metal handle collar (fuchi) with gold inlay work.
From the estate of Stephen Strauch known sword collector.
Important Condition and Origin Notice:I do not know if these specific parts are factory-original to one another, or if they were compiled together over the centuries—they are being sold strictly as-is exactly as found. The blade is in a bright state of polish with a visible hamon, showing minor surface staining and age-appropriate wear. No cleaning, amateur sanding, or chemical rust removers have been used on this sword to ensure its historical integrity is preserved for the buyer. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition for yourself.Shipping and Handling:US Domestic Shipping Only: No international shipping due to strict global weapon customs.
