K10 Japanese sword wakizashi in shirosaya mountings "Iga", kiku mon

Description

This is a Japanese tanto in shirosaya mountings.   The blade is signed "Iga 伊賀, Nihon kitae 日本鍛 with Kiku mon", "
shinogi-zukuri
shape, Edo period ca.1650 era made blade.   The blade is in new polish, no rust, no stain and in mint condition.    Temper line is wavy
gunome
temper and deep temper at the point.  Forging grain is tight
itame-hada
, no opening, no blister and no forging flaws.    There is no nick, no bend, no crack and cutting edge is sharp.    The blade is rested in ho-wood
shirosaya
mountings with gold foiled
habaki
, no loose and in good condition.   It measures 20+5/8" cutting edge, 1+3/8" width, 7.5 mm thickness and 29+1/2" in mountings.       Shipping is priority in U.S.   No international shipping.  Payment dues within 3 days auction end.