The wakizashi has a blade between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in) in length.[1] Wakizashi close to the length of a katana are called o-wakizashi and wakizashi closer to tanto length are called ko-wakizashi.[1] Wakizashi are not necessarily just a smaller version of the katana; they could be forged differently and have a different cross section This one is total length of 68 cm width across 6 cm depth 7 cm as mid 18th century the sword has been used so has some blemishes
Early 19th century a sword that was copied by the British, this one is in very good condition and beautifully engraved Blade
circa 1860
Dimensions:
B9581
Superb sword, in original condition, being-old would look much better if professionaly polished, suba is iron, handle has nice furniture condition of which is very good tang not signed,superb eating knife and brass sticks in fitting sections of scabbard, overall condition is very good
