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Wakizashi(脇差)

Wakizashi refers to around a 30-60 cm long blade (11.8-28.6 inch) and worn on the waist as well as Katana. It was carried as a backup next to Katana. Samurai needed to use Wakizashi when he fought in a small room or with proximity, where Katana would be too long to unsheathe. Also, Samurai had to leave his Katana to the guard when Samurai entered a castle, while Wakizashi was allowed to bring inside as self-protection.

Wakizashi gained more presence as the Edo Government had launched the national law during the Edo period(1603-1868 A.D.) to force all Samurai to wear Katana and Wakizashi to identify themselves as the military officers of the regime.
Now, the antique Japanese swords are regarded as pieces of artwork and are allowed to export overseas unless they are national treasures. So many people are enthusiastic about Japanese swords worldwide. Please check our collection below.

Updated: 4 May 2024

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    SIGNED: (front)/ Bizenkoku jyu Shichibe Jo Sukesada /(back)The first year of Kanbun period in August:1661 A.D

    Included: JASMK certificate, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi(Shinto)
    Age Kanbun era(寛文): Early Edo Period(1661 A.D.)
    Swordsmith Bizenkoku jyu  Osafune Shichibe Jo Sukesada(備前国住長船七兵衛尉祐定)
    Certificate JASMK Certificate
    Location  Bizen(Today’s Okayama Prefecture)
    Blade Size Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa): 57.6 cm(22.7 inches)/Curvature(Sori):1.5 cm(0.6 inches)

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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    SIGNED: Bishu Osafune Sukesada (front)/ The seventh year of Tensho(1510 A.D) in August

    Included: NBTHK Hozon certificate,  traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi
    Age Eisho Period(1504-1521 A.D.)
    Swordsmith Bishu Osafune Sukesada
    Certificate NBTHK Hozon Certificate
    Location  Bizen(Today’s Okayama Prefecture)
    Blade Size Length:50.4 cm(19.8 inches)/Curvature:1.2 cm(0.5 inches)

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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    SIGNED: Omi Daijyo Fujiwara Tadahiro

    Included: NBTHK certificate, Shirasaya case, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi
    Age 1641-1693 A.D.(Edo Period)
    Swordsmith Fujiwara Tadahiro
    Certificate NBTHK Certificate
    Location Hizen (Today’s Saga Prefecture)
    Blade Size Length: 52.4 cm,Curvature: 1.4 cm

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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    Included: NBTHK certificate, Shirasaya case, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi
    Age Muromachi period_Oei(1394-1428)
    Swordsmith Bizen Osafune Sanemitsu
    Certificate NTHK certificate
    Location Bizen(Today’s Okayama prefecture)
    Blade Size Length:37.8cm/Curvature:0.7cm

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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    Signed: Sukesada

    Included: NTHK certificate, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi
    Age Azuchi-Momoyama period_Tensho(1573~1591)
    Swordsmith Bizen Osafune Sukesada
    Certificate NTHK certificate
    Location BIZEN(OKAYAMA Pref.)
    Blade Size Length:38.4cm/Curvature:0.7 cm

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.

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    Made in Japan
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    Included: NTHK certificate, traditional sword carrying case, Sword maintenance kit, full exportation support

    Category Wakizashi
    Age EDO_Kanbun(1661~1673)
    Swordsmith Bichunokami Tachibana YASUHIRO
    Certificate NTHK certificate
    Location SETTSU(OSAKA Pref.)*KISHUU→SETTSU
    Blade Size Length:42.0 cm/Curvature:0.8cm

    Thank you for visiting our website. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. We will be more than happy to help you.