{"product_id":"original-japanese-18th-century-wakizashi-sword","title":"Original Japanese 18th Century Wakizashi Samurai Sword - Edo Period (1603–1868)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWakizashi (脇差 \"side inserted \/ companion sword\") Predominantly made after 1600. Known as the short blade that accompanies a katana in the traditional samurai daisho pairing of swords, also worn edge up as the katana. \u003cspan\u003eEdo period (1603–1868) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible battle damage \/ No hamon line or maker's mark on the tang \/ Blade is 19.50 inches long \/ Overall length 28 inches \/ In scabbard 28.50 inches \/ Decorative tsuba \/ Grip is missing one menuki on the (reverse side) Black lacquer wooden scabbard \/ Lacquer is missing around the scabbard's edges (the seam where both pieces of wood meet are visible) however, scabbard is structurally in working order and tight. There are some nicks on the blades cutting edge. Missing pin (replacement pin provided)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51509459550375,"sku":null,"price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/1161\/7703\/files\/67294D50-BEE1-4DCC-B044-1BC52A8B0881.jpg?v=1792593968","url":"https:\/\/warandpeaceantique.com\/products\/original-japanese-18th-century-wakizashi-sword","provider":"War \u0026 Peace Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}