JustinJustin Posted December 15, 2025 Report Posted December 15, 2025 Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Not sure Mei : (Mumei, Signature) : Signed Papered or not and by whom? : No Era/Age : Koto Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : yes Nagasa/Blade Length : 31" Sori : Not sure Hamon Type : Not sure Jihada : Not sure Other Hataraki Visible : Not sure Flaws : occasional small nick in blade-barely visible through polish Sword Location : USA Will ship to : USA Payment Methods Accepted : Venmo Price and Currency : $4000.00 USD + shipping/insurance Other Info and Full Description : Hello- Sorry that I do not have all the answers on this katana. This Bizen Norimitsu katana was purchased by myself from NickM via NMB about 4 years ago. Prior to that it was sold by Stephen via NMB. I do not remember all the details on the sword but Stephen went to great details restoring this sword and turning it into a thing of great beauty. The fittings are all pond life theme, the saya and handle were professionally recrafted for this sword. The silk wrapping is tight but slightly discolored from handling. The blade has been professionally polished and regularly oiled in my possession. The blade is unpapered but if I recall correctly is best thought to be ca. 1428 and certainly would be worth taking to shinsa. I am happy to try and answer any additional questions-but am not an expert on these swords and am ready to pass it on for other interests. Will be shipped with all paperwork for the fittings, and a silk sword bag. Quote
Rawa Posted December 15, 2025 Report Posted December 15, 2025 How long is entire blade? From kissaki to nakago jiri. Quote
JustinJustin Posted December 15, 2025 Author Report Posted December 15, 2025 The length from kissaki to nakago is just shy of 31” inches. Quote
2devnul Posted December 16, 2025 Report Posted December 16, 2025 Nice one, looks like Katate-Uchi. Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 16, 2025 Report Posted December 16, 2025 14 hours ago, JustinJustin said: The length from kissaki to nakago is just shy of 31” inches. Justin, that is not NAGASA! How long is the blade without NAKAGO? Quote
JustinJustin Posted December 16, 2025 Author Report Posted December 16, 2025 Hello- Sorry! Thanks for the education;) From the mune-machi to the kissaki is 25" inches. Kindly, Justin 1 1 Quote
ROKUJURO Posted December 21, 2025 Report Posted December 21, 2025 Justin, the 4th photo cannot be loaded, and the open-air photos are not really good in some parts. Cut-offs are better. Quote
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