Crab Claw Shinto Wakizashi

Signature:  Mumei
Forging Pattern:  Itame
Tempering Pattern:  Crab Claw
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  23.5 inchesNakago: 5.5 inches, 7mm thick, 27mm wide. 
Mountings:  Old saya and tsuka that is in need of restoration.
Overall Condition:  Needs a polish.  Some hazing and isolated rust.  A very long wakizashi, mounted and carried as a katana, most likely for one handed use.