1) Japanese sword in shirasaya mounting, 20 1/2" blade with wavy hamon and a gilt copper habaki. Matching tsuka and saya, with faceted sides, single mekugi hole, small cloth wrap on the saya and a set of 16 untranslated symbols down the side of the saya. 2) Japanese sword with tassel, 17 1/2" blade, with a copper habaki. The left side of the tang is signed with 8 symbols. Round iron tsuba, with brass and copper seppa. Black cord wrapped tsuka, with darkened brass dragon themed fittings. Mekugi absent. With a black lacquered saya and a blue and copper military tassel.

1) Very good. A patch of brown spotting is visible on the left side of the blade just above the habaki, along with some light handling marks. Saya is clearly visible. A crack is forming in the habaki. Consignor notes state that the tang is shortened. Fittings are very good, with some mild dents and scratches. 2) Good, with dents, spotting, sharpening marks and signs of handling on the blade. Tsuba shows light wear and is slightly ill-fitting, and minor dents are present on the saya.