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Katana |
Signature: Mumei.
Year Made: 1800/1900s
Forging Pattern: Could not tell due
to condition
Tempering Pattern: Gonome
Dimensions: Nagasa:
26 1/2", Nakago: 6 3/8", Mihaba: 1", Sakihaba:
11/16",
Kasane: 7/32", Sori: 1/2"
Mountings: Fully mounted.
The saya is missing the horn kogiri but otherwise is in good condition.
The tsuka is 9 1/2" long, solid with good leather wrap. The
fuchikashira are plane iron and the menuki are nice shakudo flowers.
The tsuba is oval 2 3/4" by 2 3/8". The habaki is one piece copper in
fair condition.
Overall Condition: The blade
is in good condition with no significant flaws. The edge has be
flatted a little in one area but a good polish will take care of it.
The bo-hi is well cut and deeply cut. This appears to be a
WW2 hand forged parade saber blade remounted in buke-zukuri fittings. |
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