Antique Nihonto - Muromachi Period Naginata Naoshi Wakizashi in Shirasaya, signed Kanesada (unverified)
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Antique Nihonto - Muromachi Period Naginata Naoshi Wakizashi in Shirasaya, signed Kanesada (unverified)

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After the warring era, when the naginata fell out of use, many were converted to wakizashi.  These are known as naginata-naoshi, with naoshi meaning to "correct" or "modify." This example features a dragon and tiger habaki. The signature is worn with time, but appears to be Kanesada 兼定, likely a Mino-area smithPP  SPECIFICATIONS Nagasa : 440mm/17.32” Sori : 9mm/0.35” Total length : 660mm/25.98” Motohaba : 32.2mm/1.27” Sakihaba : 21.9mm/0.86” Motokasane : 6.6mm/0.26” Sakikasane : 5.2mm/0.20” Blade Weight : 424gTotal Weight : 691g SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws regarding their order. Legacies of the East, Inc, DBA as RVA Katana shall be held blameless for any infraction of laws by the buyer. US ORDERS  We make every attempt to ship within three business days by the customer’s preferred shipping method. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

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