Short sword wakizashi

Japan, mid 19th century

Tempered steel (hamon edge pattern), non-ferrous metals, blade with one groove, hilt with stingray leather and black wrapping.

L: 66 cm

O 498

Purchased from H. Sänger of Hamburg.

The long katana sword together with a matching short wakizashi sword form a daisho, the traditional weapon of the samurai.