Japanese bayonet wakizashi
length: 23"
Japanese Arisaka rifle bayonet (1897-1945) converted into a straight wakizashi by
weaponsmith Tom Hyle of Colorado. Nice solid blade is 5/16" thick at the
spine and is quite sharp. Blade manufacturer's mark is that of the Toyoda
Jidoshoki Seisakusho (Toyoda Automatic Loom Works) under Nagoya supervision.
Maple grip, steel tsuba and fittings, lacquered
scabbard.
blade: 15 1/2"
blade width: 7/8"
grip: 7"
guard: 2 1/8" x 1 1/4"
weight: 1 lb 1 oz
03/27/02