Koto Wakizashi

Signature:  Noshu Ju Kane Yoshi
Forging Pattern: Itame Mokume
Tempering Pattern: Midare in Nioi
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  20.2 inchesNakago: 5.2 inches  6 mm thick and 21 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings:  Original Shirasaya
Overall Condition:  Fair.  Well forged wakizashi from the 1500s.  Some rust and hazing to the pre war polish.  There is one nick.