Bidspirit auction | Wakizashi 33 cm blade, Japanese

Wakizashi 33 cm blade, Japanese Samurai sword (1465-1573) - Wakizashi 33 cm, Japanese Samurai sword (1465-1573); Date made: according to the shape of the sword and aging of the steel blade and rust of the nakago (tang) - attributed to Sengoku Warring States period (1465-1573); Location: Unknown; Shamon effect on the blade: present to slight extent; Swordsmith: unknown; Overall length: 440 mm = 44 cm; Length of the blade (nagasa) only: 330 mm = 33 cm; Weight: 349 g; SORI (curvature): 8 mm; Thickness of the blade at the base: 8 mm; Nakago (tang): one hole; TSUKA (handle): absent; SAYA (scabbard): absent; HABAKI (collar): present; Provenance: Private collection of arms in Florida.