Wakizashi by Tadayuki This wakizashi made by Tadayuki, 18 inch, Shinto (1660’s) On the omote side the blade is signed Yamato no kami Tadayuki And on the ura side Chokukitau (straight forged) Tsukuru kore So the smith Tadayuki with the title of Yamato no Kami made the blade in a straight forging method (I am not positive of Choku) Very nice Higo style fuchi/kashira and great dragon and ken menuki Plain shakudo tsuba. Small chip in boshi -- suguha Asking $800 inventory 10/01/7B David McDonald jswords@mcn.net

 

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