Kiyomitsu (Kaga) Katana in the UK

[BenVK]

Offered for sale is this Katana signed Kiyomitsu.

Judging by the unique nakago shape called "Kashu Nakago", he was from Kaga province and I estimate made circa 1700. It has a single bo-hi on one side, double bo-hi on the other that terminate at just over a quarter of the length of the blade.The hamon is Suguha and narrow, typical of Kiyomitsu. Nagasa is 70.7cm.

Blade is in decent condition but does have a few kitae-ware, fortunately all within the shinogi-ji and nowhere else. These openings in the cladding are old, purely cosmetic and look a lot worse in close up photos than in reality. 

 

This is a no nonsense cutter and has a hefty feel and weight to it.

 

Koshirae is a mixture of old and modern parts and nothing special, just functionable. It seems the tsuka ito has been varnished. Tsuba is old iron though and quite nice. Please judge the fittings for yourself as I'm not that knowledgeable about them.

 

Looking for £1000 or very nearest offer. Trades also welcome.

I can post worldwide but price will be dependent on what shipping service you want, insurance etc.

 

Please feel free to ask for more photos.

 

Cheers Ben

 

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[Greg F]

Hi Ben have you used it for cutting?

[16k]

Cool pricing!

[scootersamurai]

What is overall length and length of blade?

How much would standard shipping be to US (Florida)?

[BenVK]

On 2/6/2021 at 5:56 AM, Greg F said:

Hi Ben have you used it for cutting?

 

No of course not.

Kiyomitsu from Kaga blades are known for being no nonsense cutters which is why I mentioned it.

Anyway, it's sold now via facebook.

 

 

[Greg F]

Good to hear Ben , congrats on the sale.