Japanese Wakizashi in Leather Combat Cover for WWII Tank or Aviation Officers
$875.00
The wakizashi short sword has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 29 inches, with a blade length of approximately 20 inches. The wakizashi is in civilian mounts, with the leather combat scabbard cover marking it as used by an armor or aviation officer. The blade exhibits signs of age, with several darker spots of a mossy nature, while also displaying a visible and distinct temper line. The blade is secured with an ornamental style habaki collar at the top of the blade. The tang has a single mounting hole and it is unsigned. The grip is covered in toned sharkskin, and it is tightly wrapped in the traditional manner with black fabric. Beneath the fabric on each side of the grip are figural menuki. The iron tsuba guard has a pierced design. The scabbard is black lacquered wood within a brown leather combat cover. Overall the sword is in good condition. The sword was photographed with the retaining peg removed and it will be replaced when it is shipped.