information on wakizashi please

[hd1972]

In the pictures on the link below, I believe the blade to be a Kaga Shinto blade. It is mumei. But that is all I know any comments or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

 

Whole length 23" 58.5cm

Blade length 17.1" 43.5cm

Blade width 1.1" 2.7cm

 

http://daimyou54.web.infoseek.co.jp/K-295/index.htm

[Mark]

is this something you own or is for sale? The nakago looks Kaga hard to say much about the blade in currant condition

[hd1972]

I am a German WWII sword/knife collector for 20+ years, but have been wanting to learn more about Japanese swords (not an easy task) and this is my first attempt at collecting (probably poorly). I purchased this blade but it probably is not worth restoring and I was just looking for any comments or information. Thanks for your response.

 

Mike

[Mark]

Mike

 

where are you located? maybe there is a study group in your area we could direct you to.

[hd1972]

I'm in Colorado, 50 miles north of Denver (Ft. Collins)

Thanks again for your help!

[Jim B]

I'm only a maintenance contractor but the duct tape and aluminum rustoleum paint do look familiar.

[Nihonto Chicken]

Normally I'd recommend using a lot of uchiko to knock back the rust and bring out some of the activity, but this blade has been so thoroughly raked with large grit sandpaper that I doubt mere uchiko will do much to clarify the situation. I'm guessing it needs a window opened to see what's there. Sigh.

[drbvac]

If it is still for sale - I'd pass - the photos indicate a very badly treated blade and a taped up saya - if not and you own it I am not even sure I would spend the money to open a window on a mumei wak looking this battered

[Jean]

Furthermore it has some ware