Japanese Wakizasa sword, signature Edo period (1603-1868)

Antique Japanese Wakizashi Sword of the Edo Period by Master Kawashi-no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke

Dear collectors and connoisseurs of antique weapons, we offer you an original Japanese sword Wakizashi, made by the outstanding master Kawashi-no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke in the Edo Period (1603-1868). This sword is a true work of art and historical value.

Description sword:

Blade: The distinctive hamon of the Gunome-Choji style is of deep character, created using the “itame-hada” technique. The blade is distinguished by impeccable forging quality without any visible defects.

Scabbard: Wooden, painted black and decorated with black “sageo” cord weaving.
Handle: Wrapped in black braiding and decorated with gold inlay on iron “Fuchi” depicting clouds and tree branches. Menuki are made of metal with silver and gold elements. On one side there is a bouquet of flowers, on the other – a figure of a man riding a fish.

Japanese sword Wakizasa, subscription period Edo (1603-1868)

Tsuba: Iron, “marugata” shape, with images of tree branches and a crane feeding its chicks. The tsuba is covered with a natural patina, emphasizing its age.

Meaning and collectibility value:

Edo period swords, especially those by masters such as Kawashi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke, are rare on the antique market. They are highly prized for their historical and artistic significance. This Wakizashi will be a unique addition to a collection and a fine example of Japanese sword art.

Historical information about Japanese swords of the Edo period:

The Edo period marked the flowering of Japanese culture, arts and crafts. It was a period of relative stability and isolation of Japan, which allowed craftsmen to perfect their art. Wakizashi, as part of traditional Japanese weaponry, played an important role in samurai culture. This short sword was used as an auxiliary weapon paired with a katana and symbolized the honor and dignity of a samurai.

Master Kawashi-no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke was one of the recognized masters of his time. His works were distinguished by a unique tempering technique, which created an expressive hamon (tempering line), as well as the use of decorative elements that gave the weapon artistic value.