| Wakizashi |
Signature: Mumei
Year Made: Late Edo
Forging Pattern: Undeterminable
Tempering Pattern: Undeterminable
Dimensions: Nagasa:
22 5/8", Nakago: 5 1/8" (measured from the munemachi), Mihaba: 1
3/16", Sakihaba: 7/8",
Kasane: 9/32", Sori: 1/2"
Mountings: The saya appears to be
newer made and is in good condition. The tsuka is 8 3/4" long, solid and
also newer made. The fuchikashira and menuki are old and decent
quality. The ito is tight and nicely done. The tsuba is 3", nice
but appears to be cast. The habaki is a one piece copper in good
condition.
Overall Condition: The blade
is hirazukuri with no major flaws but there are some forging openings most
will disappear in a new polish. The hamachi has be moved forward of
the munemachi and the nadago has been ground down a little along the
hamachi. |
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