Here we have a shinto period katana with mounts. The sword's condition is very good and has no flaws. The elegant suguba is of subtle samurai taste and not flamboyant. The hada is very well made and is tightly forged. The hamon has a thick nio-guchi and ashi are visible. This is a fine example of a samurai sword from the shinto era. It would be a good idea to submit this sword to shinsa in the future.
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DETAILS
KOSHIRAI
These fittings are old and date back to the shinto era most likely. They show some wear but the motif is very nicely preserved. The handle appears to be re- wrapped in leather and is in good shape. the saya is new to the sword and is clean inside to preserve the condition of this sword.
NTHK KANTEI-SHO PAPERS
Kanteisho
DEN SHINTO TAKADA
SHÔSIN
Length: 2 shaku, 3 sun, 1 bu
April 28, 2007
NTHK
Mei: Mumei
Kitae; Mokume
Hamon: Suguha
Bôshi: Ko-maru
Nakago: 1 mekugiana
Remarks: Den Shinto Takada, around Kyoho (1716-1735)
This Katana comes in an older polish and in good shape. It is mounted in koshirai.