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size:

Blade length: 51.0 cm / 20.08 inches Curvature: 1.4 cm / 0.55 inches Moto-gasane: 0.60 cm / 0.24 inches Moto-haba : 3.00 cm / 1.18 inches Saki-haba : 2.05 cm / 0.81 inches Saki-gasane: 0.45 cm / 0.18 inches Blade Weight : 436 g

condition:

There are no fatal flaws such as bends, cracks in the edge, or major chips. The blade is in beautiful overall condition, although there are minor age-related scratches and a small forging flaw on the mune near the habaki. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.

Explanation:

This is an antique Japanese wakizashi with an unsigned blade (mumei) housed in a shirasaya.

The blade features a beautiful notare hamon with midare activity within the waves, creating an elegant and lively temper pattern.

With a blade length of 51.0 cm, a graceful curvature of 1.4 cm, and a substantial width of 30.0 mm, the sword has an attractive and well-balanced shape.

The blade weight is 436 g, giving it a light yet responsive feel suitable for appreciation, collection, iaido, batto, or tameshigiri use.

A Japanese registration certificate from Okayama Prefecture (No. 92879, issued August 31, 1978), a sword bag, and ownership transfer documents are included.

Before purchase & returns:

Before placing a bid or making a purchase, please check with your local customs office to confirm that the import of Japanese swords is allowed in your country. We cannot be held responsible for any issues, delays, or refunds arising from customs regulations or the buyer’s local circumstances.

Please review the item description and photos carefully before purchasing. Except for damage occurring during delivery, we do not accept returns.

Export permit and handling time:

After full payment has been received, we will apply to the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan for an export permit for the sword.

The approval process usually takes about 20–40 business days (approximately 3–5 weeks), and we will ship the item immediately once the permit is granted.

In total, please expect around 30–40 days from purchase to shipment (in most cases, around 30 days).

Shipping method for Japanese swords:

We ship Japanese swords via UPS or EMS (Japan Post), with tracking and insurance.

We will ship by DHL or FedEx or JPpost

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.If the delivery address is remote, there may be an additional charge by FedEx or DHL. In such cases, you may be required to pay additional shipping charges.