Hello all,
I've had this wakizashi in my collection for quite some time now, but still have a few questions.
Although I realise it is not of superior quality, I do believe it to be quite unusual as I am yet to encounter another like it.
There are two features which stand out to me, firstly it's wrapped with two separate pieces of silk, and secondly, underneath seems to be cloth (perhaps hemp) rather than ray skin.
I'm really just looking for any information on whether this practice was representative of a particular region. Also I believe the kamon on the menuki to be that of the Goto clan, which would suggest Kyushu?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
Kyle
