Japanese Edo Wakizashi otanto Sword Signed'Kanenor' Shinto Seki School, Fine. Otanto Sword Signed'Kanenor' Shinto Seki School. This Exceptional Find Displays a True Old World Craftsmanship, Rests in Shirasaya (Resting Mounts / literally "White Sheath", modern not Edo Period); Exquisite Early Well Style Blade Exhibits an Incredible and Frosty Hamon (Temper Line) Wavy and Into the Tip & Grain; Tang Signed Kanenor - Museum Quality Candidate Remains in Superb Polish Showing High Grain Appeal with the Blade Measuring 13 Inches (Exquisite Decorative Silver Habaki is easy to remove), 17 1/4 from the Tip to the Top of the Tang, 18 7/8 with the Tsuka (handle) Mounted, and 19 7/8 Resting in the Saya - Fine. Condition as Photographed with minimal wear seen, A Family Treasure without Question and Registered with The Ehime Prefecture in September 1971 and Measured as a Wakizashi at nearly the shortest length making this closer to a large Tanto. Exceptional and Eye Catching Candidate for Display in any Advance Edged Weapons Collection, Office, or Martial Arts Room, This Special Example Will Certainly Add to Any Collection of Fine Antique Weapons.
Recent Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Rarer Fine Higher Grade Signed Example (Photo 24 Digital Reference - Translation of Included Copy of The Prefecture Registration Certificate - Not an NBTHK Certificate) - The Display Stand is Not Included. Check back often - we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed - further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask.I describe all items to the best of my ability - please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur - however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected.