Orin_Gibbous

.co.za Sure.

Well guess I'll take it to get looked at. I see this has devolved into more of a spite thing than actual opinions of the object. Probably should have known better than to ask on a random website. So long.

I'm not denying that it may not be Japanese in origin, I was just further explaining the situation and why I assumed it was. I'm well aware what this forum is for, thanks. =P Orin G

Was sold at auction described as of Japanese origin and Edo period for apx. $300. All other items at auction were samurai related such as menuki, stirrups, an assortment of armor parts, various accessories, and tsuba. Also the blade itself is made of wood and has never had an edge. I don't think it would have served as even a paper knife. I was accompanying a friend and wasn't really planning on bidding at all, but the design really caught my eye and so I decided to go for it. Orin G

I'm looking for any information about a small wooden sword I recently acquired. I do not intend to sell it, so any info here will not be used for a listing of any sort. The only thing I know about this sword is that it was carved from red sandalwood sometime during the Edo period. https://imgur.com/a/PoSR6Om I asked on reddit and a user suggested it may be a doctor's sword or bokuto but recommended that I come here to ask for more information. Orin G