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Koto period wakasashi or medium-size Japanese handmade sword in storage case dating more than 400

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Koto period wakasashi or medium-size Japanese  handmade sword in storage case dating more  than 400
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Koto period wakasashi or medium-size Japanese handmade sword in storage case dating more than 400 years old in very good condition. The blade shows a very good temper which extends all the way around the tip. The blade is in nice condition with a couple of minor scratches and one area of exposed core of the steel (a kizu or flaw) about 4” back from the tip and about 4 mm in size. The tang is unsigned and shows dark rust. The blademeasures 16 ¼” across the edge. A very old and good quality family sword. Est.: $600-$1,200.