A WAKIZASHI IN SHIRASAYA WITH NBTHK CERTIFICATEJapan, Edo period (1615-1868)Shinogi-zukuri and iori mune. The hamon is sugu in nioi-deki, the hada is masame. The silver habaki with diagonal file marks and dew drops. The nakago is suriage with two mekugi-ana, the tip is kiri jiri, the tang further with a mei (signature). The wood saya and hilt with lacquered leather ends.NAGASA 47 cm, LENGTH 69.5 cm (total)Condition: Good condition with minor wear and small blisters, the cutting edge with a tiny nick near the boshi. Provenance: Austrian private collection.With an NBTHK certificate ref. no. 371607.