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FIREARMS, EDGED WEAPONS & MILITARIA: Property from the Al & Carol Cali Collection

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 12:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 25, 2026 04:00PM EST
Lot 171

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Wakizashi, Marked “Shōbukan Sei”

Estimate: $250 - $500

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A Taishō–early Shōwa era Japanese decorative wakizashi-length sword, featuring cast and gilt-accented fittings and a machine-made blade. The tsuba rim is stamped 尚武館製, translated “Made by Shōbukan,” a known producer of martial-arts and display-grade swords during the early 20th century. The tsuka is wrapped in dark green ito over samegawa panels with cast menuki. The lacquered saya includes molded suspension hardware, typical of civilian parade or export swords of the period. Blade shows a polished surface with no visible hamon and a chipped habaki at the ha-machi. Dimensions: 23¼” blade including tang; 18¾” blade from tsuba to tip; 17¾” cutting edge; 25¼” overall length sheathed. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $50 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Condition

Wear to fittings; habaki chipped at the edge; machine-made blade with scattered scratches; saya lacquer with age cracks. Sword fits loosely within the saya due to shrinkage and age.