IMPORTANT NOTICE: To celebrate our first year as professional sellers on catawiki and to thank all the customers who have made us grow with 100% positive feedback, during the first quarter of the year we will be offering high quality pieces for sale far below market value. Authentic pieces for the best collectors and enthusiasts at very low reserve prices as a thank you for this wonderful year! ABOUT US: At Supein Nihonto we strive to bring you high quality samurai swords and armors at prices far below the competition. We are probably the largest exporter in Europe and we are proud to anunce that we are number one TOP SELLER in Catawiki Samurai and Japanese auctions. This is especially important to save on taxes and waiting times that can exceed four months deliveries with Japanese sellers also headaches with tedious and sometimes problematic processes that further lengthen deliveries, even returning the parcel to its origin and more than 35% extra on the final price due the customs, tariffs and fees that increase the product but not the quality and the future resell. We are also professional sellers and therefore our satisfaction guarantee, knowledge and standards are superior to private sellers and with higher after sales guarantees. Thanks to this and the lowest professional prices in the industry plus our fast and efficient shipping method which rarely exceeds three days delivery in Europe, we are sure you will enjoy this great opportunity to own a piece of art that will appreciate in value for years to come and a great investment. Trust us to enjoy the samurai art. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with Authenticy certificate from Supein Nihonto. it comes with prefecture papers. it comes with 日本古美術鑑定会社 Nihon Kobijutsu Kantei Kaisha certificate. A great museum piece to any collector. Fantastic looking and very healthy wakizashi. You can distinguish both the hamon and the jihada clearly and they are of great quality. A superb work from the early-middle edo period in koshirae. Most of the koshirae such as tsuba and tsuka are from the same period. The tsuka is of exceptional copper work with two dragon menukis of exceptional quality. It is made without tsuka ito (stringing) in the fashion of the period. With a top quality stingray leather and superb and well crafted materials. The tsuba is made of iron with copper inlay, a magnificent example of quality and good work of the craftsmen of the time. The saya seems to be later, maybe 20th century or more recent, probably changed because the original one was in bad condition. The sword fits perfectly in the shirasaya but the koshirae does not fit perfectly due to the time, dilatations and humidity of the past, etc. something frequent in old swords, given that the purpose is decorative it is not a very serious problem. The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in good condition, the jihada of the steel is detailed and full of details to appreciate. A masterpiece Worthly a museum and a great addition to any private collection. Blade is in very good condition due to aging. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc. Sold as is. An Authentic nihonto japanese sword, difficult to find in Europe, without the consequent costs of importing from Japan or from Japanese sellers, which can increase the price of the sword by up to 30% and a months waiting for shipment and custom paperwork. A truly real nihonto to delight both new and experienced collectors. All my swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion. All bids are binding, if you are not interested don't let other bidders miss the opportunity. Winning the auction and not paying for the item blocks you from bidding on catawiki on any auction forever, keep this in mind before bidding. Please see my other samurai swords and items clicking on my seller name. Combine shipping avaliable. Size: Koshirae Full length: 70 cm Blade length: 44,5 cm Sori: 1,5 cm