| Long Katana by
Masachika with NTHK paper |
Signature: Hosokawa
Masachika
Year Made: 1800s
Forging Pattern: Itame-Masame
Tempering Pattern: Suguba with nie and
nioi
Dimensions: Blade Length:
28.6", Nakago: 9.4", Mihaba: 1
5/16", Sakihaba: 15/16",
Kasane: 9/32", Sori: 1"
Mountings: The World War II gunto
mounts are good quality with a sukashi tsuba and silver washed detail on the
rest of the kodogu. The paint on the saya is chipping off and it
appears to have been repainted. There is one dent just above the
kogiri.
Overall Condition: The blade
is in good condition with minor scratches and some stains. It is in
its original pre war polish which has seen action, this sword will restore
very nicely. |
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1206KAT1 |
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