Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi GTRexclude who needs to be especially

who needs to be especially wary of fakes

all the rays bearing an engraved angled-cut design

measuring 81 mm (w) x 36

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Japan, Empire. A 17th Century (Edo Period) Wakizashi by Tanba-no-Kami Yoshimichi GTRexclude who needs to be especiallyA Japanese Wakizashi of the Edo Period (specifically Osaka Shinto period of 1596 1781), measuring 495 mm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 380 mm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with several small notches along the blades ha. The tang bears a single mekugi ana (rivet hole) which appears to have been larger and