After much thought, I have decided to sell my late Koto-period (approximately mid-1500's) wakizashi. It is unsigned and has several fukure (forging blisters), but no fatal flaws. It is in old polish, and quite sharp. I had it refitted shortly after I got the blade. The fittings are all Edo period antiques, including the kogatana handle (the blade is a Fred Lohman replica and unsharpened). Blue silk tsukamaki, full samegawa wrap. 21-5/8" nagasa puts it at only a little bit short of katana length. It cannot be attributed to any particular "school" of swordsmiths, but given its general characteristics and size it may be a tabagatana/kazu-uchi-mono - one of the many mass-produced swords made for low-ranking samurai during the Warring States Period which ended with the ascendancy of the Tokugawa shogunate. Asking $750 plus shipping, but no REASONABLE offers will be refused. Paypal (or cash, if you decide to pick it up in person) ONLY!
