Japanese short sword or dagger
30 January 2022
Description

In scabbard about 18 in long. Blade without hilt about 12 inches long. The handle looks like it has shark skin or some other sea creature skin

Provenance

My father got this when he was in world war II in Japan. He never used it.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 9 days
By George
Feb 08, 23:25 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $250 USD
Suggested Asking Price $300 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Sheila,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal

The presented object appears to be a Japanese "Wakizaki" short sword with unknown measurements. It was probably made in the Edo Period in Japan.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in bad to medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 250 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.

With kind regards,
George

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