Katana - Kanenobu - Shirasaya/Uchigatana Koshirae with Gunto Saya - Ubu Nakago - Koto Era
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Katana - Kanenobu - Shirasaya/Uchigatana Koshirae with Gunto Saya - Ubu Nakago - Koto Era

Katana - Kanenobu - Shirasaya/Uchigatana Koshirae with Gunto Saya - Ubu Nakago - Koto Era

$61.81
Katana - Kanenobu - Shirasaya/Uchigatana Koshirae with Gunto Saya - Ubu Nakago - Koto Era—
$61.81

The Story

This sword was made by Kanenobu of Mino. The blade is in very sound condition but is slightly dull. There is a 6 cm forging flaw in the center of the blade. One side of the blade is slightly cloudy from the tip to about 25 cm. The hamon pattern is a typical Mino style of choji midare, and the grain is itame. The fitting is of the Uchigatana style with a military (Gunto style) scabbard. A Shirasaya is also included for storage. The tsuba, fuchi/kashira, menuki, and tsukamaki hilt are all original and in good condition. The scabbard was remade for use as a military swords during World War II.

  • Blade length: 63.2 cm
  • Curvature: 1.5 cm
  • Number of Mekugi hole: 1
  • Sakihaba: 20.0 mm
  • Sakikasane: 5.0 mm
  • Motohaba: 30.0 mm
  • Motokasane: 8.0 mm
  • Signature: Kanenobu
  • Era: Koto
  • Structure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune
  • Jitetsu: Itame
  • Hamon: Choji Midare
  • Boshi: Ichimai-boshi
  • Weight(blade only): 610 g
  • Nakago: Ubu
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Details & Craftsmanship

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

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Details & Craftsmanship

Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

Description

This sword was made by Kanenobu of Mino. The blade is in very sound condition but is slightly dull. There is a 6 cm forging flaw in the center of the blade. One side of the blade is slightly cloudy from the tip to about 25 cm. The hamon pattern is a typical Mino style of choji midare, and the grain is itame. The fitting is of the Uchigatana style with a military (Gunto style) scabbard. A Shirasaya is also included for storage. The tsuba, fuchi/kashira, menuki, and tsukamaki hilt are all original and in good condition. The scabbard was remade for use as a military swords during World War II.

  • Blade length: 63.2 cm
  • Curvature: 1.5 cm
  • Number of Mekugi hole: 1
  • Sakihaba: 20.0 mm
  • Sakikasane: 5.0 mm
  • Motohaba: 30.0 mm
  • Motokasane: 8.0 mm
  • Signature: Kanenobu
  • Era: Koto
  • Structure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune
  • Jitetsu: Itame
  • Hamon: Choji Midare
  • Boshi: Ichimai-boshi
  • Weight(blade only): 610 g
  • Nakago: Ubu
Please contact us if the katana you are looking for is not listed here.

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