This is a Japanese WWllArmypilot or tank crew\'ssword in mountings.The blade is signed \"Yamato daijo Fujiwara Masanori shape, Edo period ca.1620 eramade old family blade. The blade isinold polish, no rust, no stain andingood condition. There is no nick, no bend, no crackand cutting edge is sharp. The temper line is outstanding gunome-choji temper pattern and hasdeep temper at the point. The forging grain is tight itame hada, no openings, no blister and no forging flaws at all. The scabbard is leather coveredwood scabbard,no tears, scratches, no crack, nobendand in good condition.The handle is tight fit, tsuka wrapping shows aged wear but no cut,no loose and in good condition.It measures 21+1/16\" cutting edge, 1+1/8\" width,5.5 mm thickness at the notch and 31+1/2\" in mountings.This kind of short wakizashiwas carried by army pilot or tank crews to fit in small cockpit. Priority mail shipping$25 in the U.S. Paypal payment due within 3 days sale end.