Early EDO Period Katana looking for a new home.

[Tokugawa Gord]

A finely crafted, historic katana from the early Edo period of ancient Japan circa 1600s. The blade is mumei (unsigned) and has a long, beautiful sugata (shape) - almost tachi like. The shape of the tip kissaki is Chu Kissaki and a very rare ito suguha hamon in suguha (straight thin line) which are said to be some of the sharpest qualities.

Ko-Mokume hada along shinogi and masame hada along the edge. Uchinoke, hakikake, small kinsuji, inazuma, nie, nioi, ashi, and others are also found. These are all considered very attractive in our Japanese sword world. The blade is light, and almost wants to tip upwards, indicating an order age than estimated. I have researched this blade, and believe it to be Yamato school - Shikkake to be particular. 

No papers no backstory just a good blade with some lovely fittings: bamboo theme futchikashira with beautiful Goto school shishi menuki.

Type (Tachi, Katana, Wakizashi, Tanto, Naginata, Other) : Katana
Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu
Mei : (Mumei, Signature) :  Mumei
Papered or not and by whom? : No papers
Era/Age : Early Edo
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Koshirae
Nagasa/Blade Length : 26 1/2 inches
Sori : 1.4 cm 
Hamachi - Munemachi : 1 1/4 inches
Hamon Type : Suguha / Ito Suguha
Jihada : Masame mixed with Ko-Mokume
Other Hataraki Visible : Uchinoke, hakikake, small kinsuji, inazuma, nie, nioi, ashi, and others are also found. Ko-nie deki along the hamon. 
Flaws : No major flaws
Sword Location : Toronto, Canada
Will ship to : Continental USA, Canada or Europe.
Payment Methods Accepted : Paypal, Cash
Price and Currency : 1400 USD
Other Info and Full Description : A percentage of my sale will go towards upkeep of NMB

 

 

 

 

Edited April 20 by Tokugawa Gord
Adding Photos

[Tokugawa Gord]

This katana is now marked Pending. 

[Tokugawa Gord]

Sold thank you everyone and thank you NMB. A donation shall be made.