Wakizashi Kai Masaoki
Basic information
Front side: Mihara, Bingo Province, Japan
Uradename: Unmarked
Type: Wakizashi
Form: Hira-zukuri
Measurements and Weight
Blade length: 30.8cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 27.8mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 5.5mm
Curve / SORI: 0.6cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 16.5 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 3.8 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
With Saya: 387g
Blade only: 248g
Basic information
Front side: Mihara, Bingo Province, Japan
Uradename: Unmarked
Type: Wakizashi
Form: Hira-zukuri
Measurements and Weight
Blade length: 30.8cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 27.8mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 5.5mm
Curve / SORI: 0.6cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 16.5 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 3.8 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
With Saya: 387g
Blade only: 248g
Basic information
Front side: Mihara, Bingo Province, Japan
Uradename: Unmarked
Type: Wakizashi
Form: Hira-zukuri
Measurements and Weight
Blade length: 30.8cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 27.8mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 5.5mm
Curve / SORI: 0.6cm
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 16.5 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 3.8 mm
Mekugi-ana: 1
With Saya: 387g
Blade only: 248g
Sword Description
This Wakizashi was made by 'Kai Masaoku', a resident of Mihara in the province of Bingo, and is characterised by its Hira-zukuri style. Despite its reasonable length of 30.8 cm, it is solidly made with an original width of 27.8 mm and an original weight of 5.5 mm, and is both robust and beautiful. The moderate 0.6cm warp emphasises the traditional aesthetics of Japanese swords.
The hira-zukuri shape combines sharpness and ease of use, making it a valuable piece to appreciate and study. Designed to be lightweight, it is finely crafted down to the smallest detail.
Distinctive points
Elegant flat form: the concise yet refined shape is attractive.
Robust construction and aesthetics: the 27.8 mm overall width and 0.6 cm warp strike a balance between practicality and artistry.
Lightweight design: the blade weighs 248g, making it easy to handle.
Recommended points
This Wakizashi from Mihara Sumi Kaisho Oku, Bingo Province, is an eye-catching piece with its precision craftsmanship and beautiful flat-rolled shape. The overall sturdy and lightweight construction makes it ideal for appreciation and collection. It is an ideal piece to enjoy the charm of Japanese swords and we hope you will take this opportunity to acquire it.
