Japanese sword with sharp cutting edge. 
 
Antique Samurai Sword
Region of Origin: Japan
Type: Katana
Age: Pre-1596
Primary Material: Tamahagane
Maker: Mumei
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
 
DESCRIPTION
 
Product: Art Koshirae mountings: antique Japanese samurai Katana long sword
 
Included:
Antique Japanese Katana long sword in Koshirae
Sword bag
 
Features:
Mei signature in Nakago tang: Mumei, i.e. no signature 
Jidai date: looks Koto Period of Pre-1596 based on some features of the blade
Mei signature in Fuchi collar: 東雲斉是度 (Shinonomesai Koretabi)
Hamon temper lines are dynamic and beautiful. 
 
Size (approximation):
Cutting edge length: 60 cm (23 5/8")
Nakago tang length: 15.5 cm (6 1/8")
Whole blade length: 75.5 cm (29 3/4")
Moto-haba: 28 mm
Saki-haba: 19 mm
Moto-gasane: 6.5 mm
Saki-gasane: 4 mm
Sori curve: 14 mm
Fitting: 103.5 cm (40 3/4")
 
Weight (approximation):
Bare blade: 574 g (1.27 lb)
With fitting: 1,074 g (2.37 lb)
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Koshirae mountings are in very good condition with normal wears seen in items of this age.  Sold as-is.
 
Attention Antique knives and Swords have wear due to time and uses.If there are any extra photos you would like, please request them before ordering.
Sold as is.
Lighting may change color of items.
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