This is a fine Japanese wakizashi forged in the Shinto to Shin-Shinto period (17th–19th century) in a naginata-naoshi style blade. The blade measures 15.25 inches (nagasa) and is mounted in a plain shira saya with a well-fitted two-piece brass habaki. Blade • Shape: Naginata-naoshi, with graceful curvature and an elongated kissaki derived from polearm form. • Nagasa: 15.25 inches. • Hi: A single bo-hi running nearly the full length of the blade, enhancing both balance and visual appeal. • Tang (Nakago): Mumei (unsigned), with two mekugi