{"product_id":"antique-shinken-wakizashi-tokyo-300236","title":"Antique Shinken Wakizashi - Tokyo 300236","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Japanese Wakizashi, signed Yokoyama Kōzuke no Kami Fujiwara Sukesada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdo Period (Shinto) \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkmanship and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is in overall great condition, though a few areas of light black rust are visible along the blade in certain locations. There are no chips along the edge or major scratches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe signature and date\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned Yokoyama Kōzuke no Kami Fujiwara. However, without NBTHK classification, we are offering this item as a \"mumei\" class wakizashi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe koshirae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuka of this koshirae has been recently re-wrapped in beautiful navy silk with slender wide diamonds showing much of the ray skin within. A tachi style kashira gives a unique look to this koshirae while also allowing much of the ray skin within to be viewed. The saya as well has a more recent lacquering with a unique speckled crimson tone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll fittings are antique and although show expected signs of their age, are lovely with lots of character. The beautiful tsuba has small key elements of gold inlay which bring the characters within the design to life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wakizashi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (mei): 横山上野守藤原祐定 \u003c\/strong\u003eYokoyama Kōzuke no Kami Fujiwara Sukesada　\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bizen Sukesada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Edo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJigane:\u003c\/strong\u003e Itame with mixed mokome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon: \u003c\/strong\u003eKani no tsume Hamon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e  55cm \/  21.65 in ( sun  bu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e  0.9cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at base (motohaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e  3.2cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at base (motokasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e  0.7cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight :\u003c\/strong\u003e  956g \/ (without scabbard)  780g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMekugi-ana:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uchigatana koshirae \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorokushō (Japanese registration) No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokyo 300236\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※As the registration license must be forfeited to the Department of Education where the sword is registered, it cannot be sent with the item. We are happy to provide a copy upon request with the sword when shipped. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tozando International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41752006361221,"sku":null,"price":2480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0355\/7890\/4709\/files\/P1713587.png?v=1783493702","url":"https:\/\/tozandoshop.com\/products\/antique-shinken-wakizashi-tokyo-300236","provider":"Tozando International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}