Antique 89cm Japanese Katana Sword WAZAMONO Katsuie勝家 Samurai Nihonto W Red Saya
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DESCRIPTION
Product:Antique Japanese 89.1 cm Katana sword "Katsuie 勝家" in "Shuzaya" red Koshirae mountings
Included:Antique Japanese Katana sword "Katsuie 勝家" in Koshirae decorated mountingsSword bag, which is made of Kimono clothSword registration issued by Niigata Prefecture Board of Education (copy (original shall be returned to the local authority))
Appealing Points: Strong blade. The whole length of 89.1 cm (35 1/16") (cutting edge is 65 cm (25 5/8") long). Sturdy.Saya scabbard is "Shuzaya" red colored one, which is nicely lacquered.The blade is finely polished and is in very good condition.The blade is finely forged and has wonderful forging grains.xvpbvx Features:Mei signature: 加州金澤住勝家 (Kashu Kanazawa ju KATSUIE) Jidai date: appears to be Shinto period (新刀, 1596-1763) based on some features of the bladeSugata structure: Shinogi-zukuriMune: Iori-muneBoshi head: Chu-maruKitae hada: ItameHamon temper lines: Ko-midareNakago tang: KiriYasuri-me: O-suji-kai with Kesho finishingMekugi hole: TwoHabaki collar: Dual piece silver foiled copperSize (approximation):Cutting edge length (per registration): 65 cm (25 5/8")Nakago tang length: 24.1 cm (9 1/2")Whole blade length: 89.1 cm (35 1/16") Moto-haba: 28.5 mmSaki-haba: 20.5 mmMoto-gasane: 6 mmSaki-gasane: 5 mmSori curve: 12 mmKissaki point: 37 mmFitting: 110 cm (43 5/16")Tsuka handle: 26.7 cm (10 1/2")Weight (approximation):Bare blade: 767 g (1.69 lb)With fitting: 1, 395 g (3.08 lb)Condition: The blade is finely polished and is in very good condition with some minor flaws and scratches, which are notfatal. Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normalwears seen in items of this age. One of three Seppa washers is made of rubber to better fit Tsuba guard. Sword bag has a hole in the bottom. Sold as-is. Please see many pictures attached above. These pictures are my descriptions. Please view them carefully for conditions (including, but not limited to, the above mentioned) and details.Note 1: Please note that due todifferences in computer monitors and different lighting conditions, there maybe some variations in this item's appearance.Note 2: Please note that insome pictures there is a reflection of camera on the blade, but it is not flaw. Please feel free to ask me if you would like to double check it.
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