A Short Sword (Wakizashi)
Edo period (late 17th century), signed Yasutsugu oite Echizen kore (o) tsukuru (Third Generation Yasutsugu) and with engraved family crest
Of shinogi-zukuri configuration with iori-mune back, torii-zori curvature and a o-gissaki point; ko-itame nagare forging pattern and notare ni gunome midare tempered edge, the tip small and rounded; tang unshortened with one mekugi-ana and katte-sagari file marks; in wood storage scabbard
20¼in. (51.5cm.) long
With a certificate issued by the Nihon Token Hozon Kai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword), dated 1997.10.12
A Short Sword (Wakizashi)
Edo period (late 17th century), signed Yasutsugu oite Echizen kore (o) tsukuru (Third Generation Yasutsugu) and with engraved family crest
Of shinogi-zukuri configuration with iori-mune back, torii-zori curvature and a o-gissaki point; ko-itame nagare forging pattern and notare ni gunome midare tempered edge, the tip small and rounded; tang unshortened with one mekugi-ana and katte-sagari file marks; in wood storage scabbard
20¼in. (51.5cm.) long
With a certificate issued by the Nihon Token Hozon Kai (Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword), dated 1997.10.12
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