Hello!
I bought a katana in Tozando in kyoto in 2008. Been stored away for many years now so i was thinking its maybe time for it to find a new home.
I posted some photos and this is what chatgpt told me. Would like to hear your opinions. Will take some better pictures tomorow in the daylight. the lamps about gave it a bit of different look.
Thanks!
Sword Details:
Smith: Attributed to Fuyuhiro (冬宏) – NBTHK certified
Type: Katana
Signature: Mumei (unsigned), attributed by NBTHK
Certificate: NBTHK Hozon Token (#359302)
Registration: Includes original Japanese ownership registration papers
Length: 2 shaku 3 sun (approx. 69.7 cm)
Condition: Excellent polish, no chips or rust
Blade Shape: Shinogi-zukuri with prominent curvature
Hamon & Boshi: Clearly visible temper line (hamon), traditional polish
Mountings Included (Koshirae):
Tsuka (handle): Black ito over samegawa with menuki
Tsuba (guard): Iron, openwork motif
Saya (scabbards):
1x full black lacquered saya for display/use
1x secondary saya (possibly shirasaya-style)
Sageo & Kojiri: Present and intact
Storage Bag: Traditional blue katana fukuro
Included Documents:
NBTHK certificate of authenticity
Official registration papers from Japanese education board
Original Tozando business card and paperwork
Traditional Japanese document envelope
