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Long Wakizashi with Original Mounts |
Signature: Mumei
Year Made: Mid Edo
Forging Pattern: Masame
Tempering Pattern: Suguha
Dimensions: Nagasa:
23 3/4", Nakago: 6 1/2", Mihaba: 7/8", Sakihaba:
11/16",
Kasane: 9/32", Sori: 5/8"
Mountings: The saya has an
interesting lacquer design but there is some chipping and the kirikata is
missing. The tsuka is sound but missing ito. The Fuchikashira are
shakudo with silver and gold flowers and are in good condition. The
tsuba is iron with aluminum seppa. The habaki is copper with carving
on both sides and it is quite attractive.
Overall Condition: The blade
is solid, there are no fatal flaws. The hamon is nice but is somewhat
hidden by light scratches. The origami are deeply cut and attractive.
The blade will improve significantly with and good polish and be a nice
collector piece. |
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1106WAK8 |
 
 
 
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