Edo period (1615-1868), early-mid 19th centuryThe first with blade of hira-zukuri form, gunome-ha of nioi, indistinct hada, the nakago with one mekugi-ana; the saya (scabbard) of black ishime lacquer and the fittings of brass ishime, the blade: 18.8cm (7 3/8in) long, total length: 31cm (12?in); the second with blade of shinogi-zukuri form, with hi, medium suguba and itame-hada; the saya (scabbard) in the form of a closed fan, lacquered red and black, the blade: 9.6cm (7?in) long, total length: 33cm (13in). (4).