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Seki Gunto: Fukumoto Kanemune $800.00


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Gunto with a Seki stamp signed by Fukumoto Kanemune.  25.5” nagasa   37” overall in koshirae

The koshirae is in really nice shape; all matching numbers with a tassel.  Ito is tight and in excellent condition. The saya is wooden and has a few nicks here and there, but unfortunately is missing the koiguchi.  However, the blade does fit tightly and is retained within the saya without issue (takes some effort to draw the blade.)

The blade has some staining (oxidation?)and toward the kissaki it looks like it has done some cutting.  No bends, cracks, or rust though.  The hamon is readily visible throughout the blade. The nakago looks to be finished quite nicely for a Seki gunto (only my novice opinion.) 

All in all a nice honest and original gunto that shows some signs of age, wear, and use.  A clean example that I imagine looks much as it did when it was brought back from Japan (again only my novice opinion.) The cool back story on this blade is it was found wrapped in a blanket hidden in the rafters of a barn in Pennsylvania.

SOLD   Donation to be made to the NMB for providing us the forum to even do this. 

Thank you all for taking the time to look.  I realize the photos are not of the greatest quality.  If any additional may be wanted or needed, please don’t hesitate to ask.

 

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