Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Republic of flanked by a number “1”

flanked by a number “1”

completely filled with writing in Croatian

5 mm x 46 mm inclusive of its dual dragon suspension)

one hinge missing pin

Japan, Imperial. A Wakizashi with Scabbard Republic of flanked by a number “1”An wakizashi, measuring 64. 5 cm in total length including the tang, with a blade length of 50. 0 cm from the tip to the hamachi (notch of sharp edge). The blade features a very sharp kissaki (point) with gentle sori (curvature) and sharp ha (cutting edge) with very minor scratches and imperfections throughout the blade. The short tang bears two mekugi anas (rivet holes), and is unsigned. The two thin seppas (washers) sit between the throat of the