Wakizashi no-signature
Blade length 52.0cm, thickness at the base 6mm, width 2.6cm
This is a wakizashi blade, probably from 16th century. It is not a masterpiece, but it shows a typical style of the swords in that turbulent period.
Steel has a wood grain layer pattern.
Hamon is made of large particles. It is rather bright. Its pattern is wavy, and it includes many interesting appearances what is influenced by the steel layer. It is attractive for eye.
Polishing is Hadori style (the modern style). But you can study the activities of hamon since the hadori work is not too strong.
In total taste, it looks an ordinary sword from 16th century. It is difficult to find out who the smith is, since it has a typical style of the swords from the period.
Tang
As a matter of fact, there was a fake signature of big name there. Then, it was crushed out. Therefore the rust is not well aged on one side.
Habaki is made of silver.
Shirasaya and bag
The wood of shirasaya is very good with tight layers.
80,000.yen