Japanese Wakizashi

Authentic Japanese Wakizashi – NBTHK Certified

This authentic Japanese wakizashi is officially certified by the NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai), the most respected authority in Japan for traditional Japanese swords.

It is classified as Hozon Tōken (保存刀剣), meaning “Sword Worthy of Preservation”, confirming its historical and artistic value.

Main Characteristics

• Type: Wakizashi

• Origin: Japan

• Estimated period: Late Koto / Early Shinto

• Signature: Mumei (unsigned)

• Mounting: Shirasaya (plain wooden storage mount)

• Certificate: NBTHK Kanteisho

• Original certificate number visible

Artistic Description

The blade shows an elegant curvature, a traditional polish revealing the steel grain (hada), and a lively, well-balanced temper line (hamon).
Although unsigned, the quality of the forging and the overall harmony of the blade clearly indicate the work of a skilled Japanese master swordsmith.

Unsigned blades are common among older swords, as many signatures disappeared over centuries due to shortening and repeated polishing. In such cases, the blade itself speaks louder than any name.

Collector’s Value

This wakizashi is a serious collector’s piece, ideal for:

• Japanese sword collectors,

• private collections,

• high-end interior display,

• cultural and historical investment.