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Description

The listing, Ko-wakizashi has ended.

Short wakizashi blade with blade hilt and sheathe.

Blade is slightly loose. Great condition otherwise.

Questions & Comments

Is it sharp or a practice house sword? What is the tsuba ( hand guard) look like? Thanks.

Jun 21st, 2014 at 6:35:15 PM PDT by

It is not sharp, I don't think it was ever meant to be used, just a display piece. The wrap on the handle seems to be a nylon fabric.

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 12:19:37 PM PDT by

Perhaps it is a tanto?

Jun 21st, 2014 at 6:54:52 PM PDT by

It seems a little long for a tanto. It could be a long one, but I think it is just a short wakizashi.

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 12:20:13 PM PDT by

Yes the fix would be simple but the fact that it was loosened indicates that the wakizashi was used in the hacking or chopping moves of the western swordsman and not in the slicing or pull-through of the eastern swordsman. Is there any damage to the blade?

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 5:38:47 AM PDT by

No damage to the blade. I never used it for practice or anything else. I had it display when I was younger, and it has been in storage for the last four years.

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 12:21:38 PM PDT by

to further answer gryphin17: The hand guard seems to be brass, or some other metal plated to look like brass. It also has two samurai warriors facing off against a dragon. The end cap on the handle also has dragons on it.

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 12:26:13 PM PDT by

Thank you. For who ever gets this nice peace: the fix would be to to locate the two wooden "pins" (looks like wood circle) under braid on handle. If pushed through, the tang is released and can be gently pulled from the handle. Often info about the sword is recorded on the tang. The problem is probably that the wooden pins have shrunk over time and no longer hold the blade snugly. The can be oiled or replaced. This is best done by a pro and the sensai at most any dojo could either fix or recommend some one. Thanks.

Jun 22nd, 2014 at 1:11:56 PM PDT by

Ko-wakizashi is in the Collectibles | Other Collectibles category