Authentic Antique Japanese Samurai Wakizashi Sword Katana Nihonto

Description

(relisting due to no payment)
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From Seller:
I am a Japanese sword dealer, who is Japanese and is based in Tokyo, Japan, where is the best market to collect Japanese swords in the world.  I am a member of NBTHK and Japan National Sword Dealers Association and am looking at 300-500 or even more Japanese swords every month to find wonderful Japanese swords to be listed here in my eBay store.  I am proud of these listed Japanese swords, which passed my strict selection, and am pretty sure they attract many of you. Enjoy my swords, and I hope they are added to your collection soon.
"Real Japanese Sword, Made in Japan, From Japan, By Japanese Seller"
DESCRIPTION
Product:
Sturdy blade in good condition: antique
Japanese Wakizashi sword in high quality Shirasaya
Included:
Antique Japanese Wakizashi sword in Shirasaya
Sword bag
Features:
Mei signature in Nakago tang: Mumei, i.e. no signature
Jidai date: appears to be 1600s based on some features of the blade
Sugata structure: Shinogi-zukuri
Mune: Iori-mune
Boshi head: Ko-maru
Kitae hada: Mokume
Hamon temper lines: Choji
Nakago tang: Ha-agari Kuri-jiri
Yasuri-me: Sujikai
Mekugi hole: Two
Habaki collar: Single piece silver foiled copper
Size (approximation):
Cutting edge length: 52.5 cm (20 11/16")
Nakago tang length: 14.6 cm (5 3/4")
Whole blade length: 67.1 cm (26 7/16")
Moto-haba:
30
mm
Saki-haba: 20 mm
Moto-gasane:
7
mm
Saki-gasane: 5 mm
Sori curve: 7 mm
Kissaki point: 32 mm
Fitting: 82.5 cm (32 1/2")
Tsuka handle: 20.5 cm (8 1/16")
Weight (approximation):
Bare blade: 551 g (1.21 lb)
With fitting: 872 g (1.92 lb)
Condition:
The blade is in good condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are not fatal.  Shirasaya is high quality and is in good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age.  Sold as-is.
Please see many pictures attached below
.  These pictures are my descriptions.  Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.
Note 1: Please note that due to differences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there may be some variations in this item's appearance.
Note 2: Please note that in some pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw.  Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it.
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PAYMENT
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SHIPPING & HANDLING
Shipping Method: EMS (i.e. expedited shipping) or other possible alternatives
(Shipping continues to be slow due to the pandemic situations.)
Notes:
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An ordered sword will be shipped out after its exportation is permitted by Japanese government.  The process usually takes a few weeks.
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We use EMS of Japan Post for shipping, which is expedited method and comes with insurance and tracking services (note: Tracking service is not provided for some areas if the local post office in your area does not provide the service.).
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Please note that the above information is based on Japan Post’s service, which we are using, and some countries are defined differently from eBay’s system.  Some examples include Russia and Israel, both of which are included in Asia in the eBay’s shipping calculation but are classified differently in the above information.  In such cases, the above information supersedes the eBay’s shipping calculation.
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We will let you know the tracking number via email right after the item is shipped out.
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We will ONLY ship to the (confirmed) address specified in PayPal.
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We don't hold a purchased item
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however, will hold it until the EMS is resumed when any shipping method is unavailable due to the pandemic
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We don't ship multiple swords combined for safety reasons.
TERMS OF SALE
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Please make sure with your country's customs before making an order or a bid that the Japanese sword can be imported into your country without a problem.  I do not take any responsibility, including (not limited to) refund, due to the above reasons.
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Some images are for illustrative purposes only.
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Any questions have to be asked before purchase.  Questions made after purchase won't be answered.
RETURN POLICY
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The return policy applies only when the item does not clearly match the description.
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