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 certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho. DOCUMENTS (TOROKUSHO) 銃砲刀剣類登録証 (Tōrokushō / Firearms & Sword Registration Certificate) 登録記号番号: 和歌山県第25744号 (Wakayama Prefecture No. 25744) 種別: わきざし (Wakizashi) 長さ: 59.8 cm 反り: 1.2 cm 目くぎ穴: 2 個 (two mekugi-ana) 銘文: （表）無銘 / （裏）— (Omote: unsigned / Ura: no inscription) 交付日: 平成13年4月19日 (19 April 2001) 和歌山県教育委員会: Wakayama Prefectural Board of Education SMITH / CONTEXT Legally registered as a wakizashi, this blade lives in “long-sword” territory by strict measurement: 59.8 cm sits right under the traditional katana threshold (2 shaku ≈ 60.6 cm). In practical terms it is a sun-nobi / ō-wakizashi, built to deliver the presence, reach, and wearing style of a short katana, without reading as a secondary companion sword. The piece presents as a serious weapon: elegant profile, convincing proportions, and a mounting intended both to display and to feel genuinely “long” in the hand. BLADE A shinogi-zukuri blade with a refined silhouette, restrained sori (1.2 cm), and a medium-proportioned kissaki, reinforcing a balanced and functional impression. The hamon reads as a softly undulating temperline (a notare-type profile with discreet irregularity), running with steady rhythm along the edge; the boshi continues cleanly into the point with a neat finish. The nakago is recorded as mumei and look to have been altered, with two mekugi-ana, consistent with the registration. KOSHIRAE A mounting with strong presence, dominated by an iconography of authority. The maru-gata tsuba features a dragon in high relief with gold-toned detailing and an elaborately worked rim, instantly becoming the visual anchor of the piece. The fuchi continues the theme with a relief dragon, while the kashira closes with an armored warrior figure scene, adding martial narrative without theatrical excess. The tsuka is wrapped in olive-green ito over prominently-noded samegawa, with raised-metal menuki completing the ensemble. The dark-lacquered saya keeps the overall profile sober and forceful, paired with a dark sageo that balances the composition. SPECIFICATIONS Registration (torokusho): Wakayama No. 25744 Registered type: Wakizashi Functional category: Sun-nobi / ō-wakizashi (short-katana carry and handling) Nagasa: 59.8 cm Sori: 1.2 cm Mekugi-ana: 2 Mei: Mumei (unsigned) Koshirae: complete, dragon theme (tsuba and fuchi) with figurative kashira finish Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, 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 during many years of collection. 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. Attribution is provided for reference only, subject to authentication. Please see my other samurai swords and items clicking on my seller name. Combine shipping avaliable.