Daniel4

The complete sword is 610mm long. The blade by itself is 555mm long.

Thank you so much for your help, now I have a fantastic start.. Judging from your link, the signer was active in the late 1500-early 1600.. To be honest I was not expecting it to be anyway near that old..That is If it is genuine.. With regards to the fittings.. I believe you might be correct regarding refitting.. I added some new photos on them.. If you or anyone could tell me what they are supposed to be, animals, plants or maybe an urn with fire in it.. It would really add to the stories around it.. Do you think any of the fittings belonged to the original blade?

Some time ago I came across this old and worn Wakizashi with some missing parts. I have no information that followed with the purchase regarding age, type or anything like that. However, after reading a lot on your forum I have found a deep interest in the history of these swords. The one i have, has become so much more mysterious, even its simple wrapping of the handle intrigues me. If anyone here could help me in understanding what I have acquired I would be very grateful. Is the type of Wakizashi called something? what time in history was it used and where? What are those small Menuki figures supposed to depict? I cannot make them out. Anything you can tell me with regards to its origin or point me in some direction on where to find more information would be very helpful. I'm attaching some images below. My best regards Daniel