Nihonto Wakizashi in koshirae

Type: Firearms and Swords Registration Certificate
Classification: Wakizashi
Nagasa: 43.8 cm
Sori: 1.3 cm
Signature: Mumei (unsigned)
Mekugi-ana: 1

Smith, school and context

Elegant unsigned Japanese wakizashi from Early Mid Edo period (17-18th) representative of traditional samurai side-arms intended for everyday wear. Its balanced curvature and classical proportions fit perfectly within the historical short-sword typology carried alongside the katana in the daishō.

Blade

Shinogi-zukuri blade with well-formed kissaki and graceful curvature. The suguha-style hamon runs cleanly along the edge, offering a refined and sober visual impression. Overall geometry is harmonious and functional, with strong display presence.

The nakago is mumei and shows a single mekugi-ana in accordance with the registration.

Koshirae

Complete mounting with a restrained and coherent samurai aesthetic:

• Saya: deep black lacquer finish, elegant and understated.

• Tsuka: black tsuka-ito over white samegawa, well executed.

• Menuki: superb gilt horse menuki, adding dynamism and visual distinction.

• Fuchi-kashira: iron with gold inlays, finely executed with classic character.

• Tsuba: solid iron maru-gata tsuba with traditional textured surface.

• Seppa: gold tone matching the fittings.

• Sageo: black, consistent with the overall mounting.

The mounting presents as visually unified and ready for collection or display, combining samurai austerity with tasteful metalwork highlights.

Technical sheet

Type: Wakizashi
Signature: Mumei
Nagasa: 43.8 cm
Sori: 1.3 cm
Mekugi-ana: 1
Mounting:

• Black lacquer saya

• Black tsuka-ito over white samegawa

• Gilt horse menuki

• Iron fuchi-kashira with gold inlays

• Iron maru-gata tsuba

• Black sageo