Description
Japan: Wakisashi Japanese short sword. Handle covered with stingray, braiding and two menuki. Blade slightly curved and polished, silk signed. Lacquered wooden sheath with knife. Blade length (tip to tip of tang): 49 cm Blade length (cutting edge): 38.5 cm Total length: 56 cm Japan Edo period.
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Japan: Wakisashi Japanese short sword. Handle covered with stingray, braiding and two menuki. Blade slightly curved and polished, silk signed. Lacquered wooden sheath with knife. Blade length (tip to tip of tang): 49 cm Blade length (cutting edge): 38.5 cm Total length: 56 cm Japan Edo period.