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Awesome! Thanks guys. That's helpful to do some more digging on my own. I'll try to get a picture of the hada as well.

Hello everyone, I'm looking for assistance in attributing my wakizashi. Specifically, I'm looking for help in determining the time period, region and ideally a smith for the wakizashi in the attached pictures. I've been collecting and studying Japanese swords for a few years now and this is to further my own understanding and not for commercial purposes. I can usually narrow down a time period and region on my own but this one has me stumped. My favorite part is the boshi but I also find it confusing to attribute. Apologies for the imperfect state. Any advice, insights or otherwise are greatly appreciated. Measurements: Motohaba: 2.8cm Sakihaba: 2.0cm Motokasane: 0.55cm Nagasa: 49.2cm Sori: 1.0cm Other information: Boshi: Kaen (hakikake) Yasurime: Kiri Hamon: Midare (ish?) Nie-deki Jihada: ko-itame (I think) Higher res pics here: https://imgur.com/a/1gSxnrJ