Kiyo Nobu Wakisashi

Early Edo Period, Mei (signature) on Nakago (tang); in Shirasaya (wooden storage scabbard); blade in fresh polish; Shinogi Zukuri (ridged) blade with Nie and Nioi Hamon (temper pattern); silver Habaki (ferrule at top of blade).

Blade from tip to Habaki 19 1/8 in.; LOA in Shirasaya 27 5/8 in.

The Collection of a New York Gentleman

Certified by Nippon Token Hozonkai.

$4,000 - 6,000