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Mumai Wakizashi |
Signature: Mumei
Year Made: ShinShinto 1800s
Forging Pattern:
Itame
Tempering Pattern: Suguha
with Nie
Dimensions: Blade Length:
29 3/8", Negasa: 22 1/4", Mihaba: 1
1/8", Sakihaba: 13/16",
Kasane: 1/4", Sori: 7/16"
Mountings: Koshirae with two piece
copper Habaki with silver wash (most of the silver is worn away)
Condition: Very Good. This sword was recently restored
although it has some mismatched parts, it is rather good quality work.
The handle appears to be an old Higo handle with some very interesting
fittings, perhaps from the Muromachi period. The blade has a nice
elegant feel to it and a worthy study piece. |
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