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Japanese Short Sword 18th Century
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Japanese Short Sword 18th Century

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Circa 1720's blades out of polish tangs unsigned some minor chips to cutting edge which has a length of approximately 45 cm, wooden saya, total length of swords 65 cm across guards 7 cm depth being 7 cm, a good investment, reference BBCD4   Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

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Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 18th Century Japanese Wakizashi to the 1750s.

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Circa 1720's blades out of polish tangs unsigned some minor chips to cutting edge which has a length of approximately 45 cm, wooden saya, total length of swords 65 cm across guards 7 cm depth being 7 cm, a good investment, reference BBCD4   Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com
Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this 18th Century Japanese Wakizashi to the 1750s.

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An 18th-century Japanese short sword featuring a dark lacquered wooden scabbard, a circular iron tsuba, and a cord-wrapped handle.
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Archive I An 18th-century Japanese short sword featuring a dark lacquered wooden scabbard, a circular iron tsuba, and a cord-wrapped handle.

Japanese Short Sword 18th Century

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An 18th-century Japanese short sword featuring a dark lacquered wooden scabbard, a circular iron tsuba, and a cord-wrapped handle.
Japanese short sword 18th century
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An 18th-century Japanese short sword featuring a dark lacquered wooden scabbard, a circular iron tsuba, and a cord-wrapped handle.
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  • ObjectSwords
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEdo Period
  • MaterialSteel, Wood, Lacquer, Iron, Rayskin
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTsuka-ito handle wrapping, circular tsuba, lacquered saya scabbard

This Japanese short sword from the Edo period dates to circa 1750. The piece comprises a dark brown lacquered wooden saya scabbard, a circular iron tsuba, and a cord-wrapped handle with rayskin panels visible underneath. The steel blade has a cutting edge length of 45 cm, with a total length of 65 cm across guards measuring 7 cm and a depth of 7 cm, while the tangs are unsigned and the blades are out of polish with some minor chips to the cutting edge. In a home today, this sword works well placed on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library setting. The materials include steel, wood, lacquer, iron, and rayskin, reflecting traditional craftsmanship from the 18th century. The dark brown finish on the scabbard complements the textured handle wrapping and the dark circular guard.

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A wakizashi is a traditional Japanese short sword carried by samurai alongside the longer katana as a companion blade. During the Edo period, it served as an auxiliary weapon and was permitted to be worn indoors by samurai.

Traditional Japanese short swords consist of folded high-carbon steel blades (tamahagane) mounted in wooden hilts wrapped in ray skin (samegawa) and silk or leather cord. The scabbard (saya) is typically carved from magnolia wood and finished with multiple layers of natural lacquer.

Authentic 18th-century pieces feature hand-forged steel blades displaying a visible temper line (hamon) and grain pattern (hada). Mountings from the Edo period often show age-appropriate oxidisation on metal fittings and natural wear to the lacquered scabbard and hilt wrap.

In modern interiors, an antique short sword is typically presented horizontally on a custom wooden display stand (katana-kake). Placing the item inside a glazed cabinet or atop a dark wood shelf highlights its sculptural profile while protecting it from dust.

Blades require periodic cleaning and application of traditional mineral oil (choji oil) to prevent corrosion. Lacquered scabbards and fabric hilt wraps should be kept in climate-controlled environments away from direct sunlight, excess humidity, and abrasive cleaning agents.
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