Robust Naginata Naoshi Wakizashi
Signature: Mumei O-Suriage. Attributed to Den Noshu Seki Daido by the NTHK (70 points) at the recent Chicago Shinsa.
Year Made: Early Shinto
Forging Pattern: Itame
Tempering Pattern: Toran Midare with sunagashi and kinsuji
Dimensions: Blade Length: 21inchesNakago: 6 inches 7 mm thick and 30 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings: Shriasaya with copper habaki
Overall Condition: Good. This is a very menacing looking wakazashi made from what must have been a fairly large naginata, with very nice active hamon and a vibrant hada.