Ko Wakizashi Opinions

[East London 1+]

Hi All

 

i would like some valued opinions on a wakizashi i acquired recently.

The blade width seems very narrow almost like it was made for a child.

Is the blade late Edo?

Any opinions would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance

John C

 

Overall length 510mm

Nagasa           390mm

Nakago           120mm

Nakago jiri       Inyama gata

Torii sori           8mm

Motohaba        21mm

Sakihaba         16mm

Motokasane     5mm

Sakikasane      4mm

Yasurime          Kiri

Kissaki              25mm

Boshi                Ko maru sagari        

[PNSSHOGUN]

I think Edo is a safe bet. Decent polish, nice activity, only a few Ware & other flaws. Otherwise not much else to say beyond it's a nice looking package, hope you didn't pay too much for it, Mumei Wakizashi are low on the market at the moment.

[TheGermanBastard]

Definately an Edo periode peice. Probably Shinto. Could be a Kaga school piece. I don't think it is a child sword. Just a normal Wakizashi for a merchant or some other dude. Blade is okay with some Kizu. Tsuba & Tsuka look decent. Teh value is probably in them.

[East London 1+]

Many thanks Luis and John, for your comments and for taking the time out to give them.

Us newbies are lucky to have the vast knowledge available from this great forum.

 

I did not pay too much for the Wakizashi John,just liked the Koshirae and thought it was a nice package to display in my Japanese room at home.

 

Thanks again

 

John C.

[TheGermanBastard]

IIf you like, please show us some pics of the Tsuba and Tsuka

[East London 1+]

Hi Luis

Some pics of the Tsuka  Tsuba and partial saya.

 

it was the saya and fittings that drew me to the sword.

 

I originally posted the fittings on the Tosogu page. 

 

Regards

John C

[Ken-Hawaii]

Yes, with matching koshirae & kogatana, I think you've done well, John.

[SAS]

Nice package.

[East London 1+]

Thanks gentlemen

yes i am happy with the sword it looks good in the sword room

John C