This is a Japanese WWllArmypilot or tank crew\'ssword in mountings.The blade is signed \"Kunitsugu 国次\",shinogi-zukuri shape,muromachiperiod ca.1550 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 iswavygunome-choji temper pattern and hasdeep temper at the point. The forging grain is itame hada, shows tiny coarse forging but no openings, no blister and no forging flaws. The scabbard is leather coveredwood scabbard,no tears, scratches, no crack, nobendand in good condition.The handle is tight fit, tsuka wrapping is no cut,no loose and in good condition.It measures 19+7/8\" cutting edge, 1\" width,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$20 in the U.S. Paypal payment due within 3 days sale end.