Unusual Shaped Wakizashi

[cisco-san]

Hello,

I found these two unusual shaped Wakizashi  on an auction and I can slightly remember that their was already a threat related to such unusual shape - but unfortunately I can not find it any more, even on the Web :-)

Up to know I had no possibility not see the blades or to check the Nakago (hopefully in the next couple of days).
Any information about this shape....and/or maybe the link to the old threat would be highly appreciated.


Many thanks in advance
Klaus

 

 

 

[Kai-Gunto]

I think its a headcutter ,kubikiri

The edge is reversed.

[dominnimod]

Lacking a point, wouldn't it be more for ikebana or gardening?

But they aren't shaped like the kubikiri tantos,was their purpose the same?

[Marius]

I am not quite sure there was anything like a kubikiri tanto. When you look at sources like scrolls (Mongol Invasion Scroll or Heiji Scroll) you see samurai cutting off the head of their opponent with a tanto. It would be rather stupid to carry a specialised tool into combat, one that is so unwieldy and has a blunt point, meaning that you cannot stab with it. I think the source of this myth is some BS that Japanese dealers were telling their new gaijn clients in order to sell innocent gardening tools. 

 

Myths are persistent, however. Spinach is not more rich in iron than many other edible plants. "Christian" tsuba are most likely a myth. Etc...

[cisco-san]

found the link:

http://www.militaria.co.za/nmb/topic/11252-yoshisuke-mei-opinions/?hl=%2Bshimada+%2Byoshisuke&do=findComment&comment=116071

 

edit:typo

[Marius]

Nice one, Klaus, thanks But it is just a weird wakizashi, nothing else. Brian has wrapped it up nicely in that thread. The smith has forged this because he could. Show-off.

[ROKUJURO]

They have been in a fire. Strong SORI is typical for SAIHA.....

[Marius]

They have been made for the Dothraki. 

[SAS]

Made for effete Court nobles?