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Looks like a low quality edo period katana

It this looks like Yamashiro no kami Kunikiyo(山城守国清). However, the kiku mon was misplaced in the wrong order. It should be curved at the other side of the tang.

One sold. Still have one available 

Price reduces to $2800

Price reduces to $1800/each 

7 hours ago, vieira said:

I think the quality of the katana is directly related to the fabrication process!

OfCourse. See this...The shortcomings of materials can be compensated by craftsmanship

6 hours ago, ROKUJURO said:

What you have there is a SHIKOMIZUE in bad condition, and the signature is that of a very famous, very early swordsmith (born 987 in HEIAN era). As SHIKOMIZUE came up in MEIJI era (about 900 years later...), it is very unlikely that the signature is authentic. In addition to that, swords were signed on the tang, not on the blade. So I believe it is probably a tourist item made not earlier than the end of 19th century. 

 

I beg to disagree with this statement.

The signature is Sanjyou Munechika(三条宗近). The 1st gen Sanjyou Munechika is a very famous swordsmith in Heian era. However, this name was used by countless swordsmith of Sanjyou school from Heian era to Meiji era.  Also, later gen Sanjyou Munechika did curve signature on the blade.

22 minutes ago, Winchester said:

Edit: Sorry please disregard due to item location.

I think his location is within US

備州三原住正清作Bishu Mihara ju Masakiyo saku. 

both have certificate of authenticity

－　圀秀作 弘化五年二月日（則重写） Kunihide　－　日本刀の通信販売　明倫産業株式会社 (nipponto.co.jp)

上州安中住円龍子圀秀

三池住国忠作之miike ju kunitada saku kore（Made by Kunitada of Miike） 籠釣瓶kagoturube(This is the name of this sword)

平成二年七月吉日 lucky day, July 1990

1 minute ago, Bogie243 said:

What could be the significance of this being inscribed on a blade from World War 2?

Many swordsmiths prefer to use old province name rather than use modern name.

First one：服部正廣（Hattori Masahiro）

Second one：Not 中國, but 越中國（Etsu-chuu no kuni）. Can't recognize other words.

31 minutes ago, Shugyosha said:

Second photo, from right to left:

等十代  等十一代 - Hitoshii jû dai Hitoshii jû ichi dai – equally tenth and 11^th generation

肥後宇土藩主 - Higo Uto Hanshu – Lord of the Uto clan in Higo

肥後 熊本藩主 - Higo Kumamoto Hanshu – Lord of the Kumamoto clan in Higo

細川斉護公 - Hosokawa Narimori ōyake – Prince Hosokawa Narimori

 

Third photo:

細川藩家老 – Hosokawa Karō – Chief retainer of the Hosokawa

聘六千石抱刀工鍛令 Tō rokusengoku tōkō Kitarei Whose feoff was 6,000 koku was invited as a swordsmith to forge to order

Signature and date of blade:

沼田直宗 – Numata Naomune

文化九八月 – August, 9th year of Bunka (1812)

This part it incorrect.

第十代 肥後宇土藩主-10^th generation Lord of the Uto Domain in Higo

第十一代 肥後 熊本藩主-11^th generation Lord of the Kumamoto Domain in Higo

細川斉護公– Lord Hosokawa Narimori

Hosokawa Narimori was 10^th generation Lord of the Uto Domain before 1826. After 1826, he inherited his uncle's domain and became the 11^th generation Lord of the Kumamoto Domain.

細川藩家老 賜六千石 抱刀工鍛冶 - Chief retainer of the Hosokawa， received a fief yielding 6,000 koku of rice， official swordsmith

Numata Naomune was chief retainer and official swordsmith of the Kumamoto Domain(in fact, swordsmith is his "part-time job", he is first and foremost a politician)

There's no mention of anyone being invited or anything being ordered.

And Fifth photo：古鞘破損書写 This is written because the old saya is broken

Not sure how to translate word for word.

This sword is a gift from Numata Naomune, the chief retainer and official swordsmith of Kumamoto Domain（received a fief yielding 6,000 koku of rice）, to his lord Hosokawa Narimori, the 11th gen lord of Kumamoto Domain(also the 10th gen lord of Uto Domain).

It seems that you get a sword once belonged to a daimyo！

Sold!

Looks like Sue Bizen to me. 

Also, It's a long shot, but it could be Taira-Takada.

1 hour ago, JSA said:

A bit of topic; What the size of your tatami mat?

85cmx50cm

Muromachi period AD1489 Katana Signed Bishu Osafune Norimitsu備州長船則光with Koshirae and Sirasaya.

Mino school, obviously 

Edo period Large Matchlock Tanegashima/Teppo/Hinawaju
Around 140 cm long, with 100 cm Long barrel.
Overall in good condition, but can find some signs of scars and stain on the it. This is an antique made in hundreds of years ago, there are imperfections or damage due to aging. Not working properly until restored. Please see the pictures for details.

Price: $2000/Each  (include shipping cost within the U.S.)

Reasonable offers accepted, please PM if interested.

14 minutes ago, Edward Mahle said:

What is the cutting edge of this blade if you don't mind me Asking?

66.3cm