Japanese Wakizashi, Unsigned, Hira Zukuri Blade, Kozuka Knife, sold

In good overall condition, an unsigned Shin Shinto Japanese Wakizashi with Hira Zukuri Blade, complete with signed Kozuka Knife.

A complete shin shinto wakizashi with kozuka-gokatana utility knife.

The 15 1/8 inch nagasa (cutting edge section) Hira Zukuri (flat) blade is in good condition but has some scuffs and a nick to the forward cutting edge. Blade a little loose now in the tsuka / hilt as a result of taking it apart to expose the nakago / tang. Tsuba / guard has a little light rust, nothing much. The same / ray skin has some drying splits. The fittings of high quality are good. The lacquered saya / scabbard is good but with wear. The signed and well embellished kozuka-gokatana has some rust but not too much. Both the sword and knife sheath and draw well.

A good complete example and just £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference number AF23 (1075). Further / full sized pictures available upon request.