Any Signifigance To Matching Habaki?

[Jacks son]

Hello,

 

I recently bought my first Nihonto ( a vet bringback mumei Wakizashi ) and have been studying both it and as many sources of information as I can find in hopes of making an informed guess at it's age/ origin. During such study I came across a similar blade ( for sale ) with the exact same  Habaki  as my blade. How rare is this? Should it have any bearing on my thoughts about my blade?. Any opinions are appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

R. Wade

[Ken-Hawaii]

I've probably seen a dozen habaki identical to ones that are on my blades, so not rare at all. If you post a few photos of your wakizashi, I'm sure you'll get feedback on its age & origin.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Fuuten]

This is probably something that stands or falls on specificity. It they're an extraordinairy piece of workmanship (and making habaki can be), sure it could add value.

[Fuuten]

This is probably something that stands or falls on specificity. It they're an extraordinairy piece of workmanship (and making habaki can be), sure it could add value.

I can't edit the post above anymore for some reason, but this came to mind. Took half an hour to find the attachement part

[Jacks son]

Thanks for the replies,

 

I intend to post some photos and a short description as soon as I have the time during daylight hours ( I simply cannot get decent photos in the lighting of my shop ). This forum has been a great help and source of information.

 

Thanks again,

 

R. Wade