Shinto Katana, signed Kunikane, NTHK attribution to 2nd Gen, masame hada

[AlexiG]

Type  : Katana
Ubu
Mei : 奥州仙台住國包  O-shu Sendai resident Kunikane
Papered : NTHK Japan
Era/Age : Shinto
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? :Shirasaya
Nagasa/Blade Length : 2 shaku 3 sun 3 bu (70.59cm or 27.8 in)
Sori : 1.1cm (0.43in)
Hamon Type : notare
Jigane : masame
Other Hataraki Visible : ara nie, small ashi, some hint of sungashi 
Flaws : no
Sword Location : Bay Area CA, USA
Will ship to : Worldwide
Payment Methods Accepted : Certified check, Money Order, Bank Transfer, PayPal (+3.5%) 
Price and Currency : $10 500 (USD)
Returns Policy: 14 days after receipt for US buyers. No international returns.
Other Info and Full Description : 

This sword is attributed to the second generation Kunikane by NTHK in Japan. The Kunikane clan operated in Sendai and were well renowned for producing high quality masame swords supplying the daimyo Date Msamune and his retainers. The Kunikane clan spans at least 13 generations making swords from early 17th c till last 19th c. Second gen Kunikane (Yamashiro no Kami) learned from his father with whom he worked closely and is considered the second most valuable in the Kunikane line according to Hawley who rated the 2nd gen Kunikane at 70.

 

The sword is in excellent polish and the masame hada is very dense. This sword has a significant heft when held and it always surprises me when I handle it with other swords in my collection. It comes with a single piece gold habaki, shirasaya, and a bag.

 

PM me with any questions. If you are near the Bay Area in CA, you can inspect it in person.

[AlexiG]

Price update: $10 100.

 

Can't figure out how to edit the original post.

 

Best,

Alexi

[AlexiG]

Monthly bump and price drop to $9 500.

 

Alexi

[AlexiG]

Monthly bump.

 

Price drop to $9 000.

 

 

[AlexiG]

New price: $8 000. If you are Kunikane collector and generally appreciate masame swords, make me an offer. I have more details about this blade.

 

Best,

Alexi