Antique Japanese Sword Made by KUNISUKE 国助 NIHONTO Edo Samurai Koshirae Katana

Description: xvpbvx 　　　　　　　 xvpbvx 　　　　 Wakizashi Made by KUNISUKE 国助 Description Mei : Kawachi_no_kami_KUNISUKE(Back) : One day in August, Kanbun 2 (1662)Material : TamahaganeJihada (Jigane): Koitame-hadaTemper patterns (Hamon) : Kobushi-choji-midare and Sunagashi with Kinsuji, JinieEra : Early Edo PeriodCountry(Kuni) : Settu Province (Osaka)[Size]Blade Length(Cutting edge) : 54.8cm Curve(SORI) : 0.9cmWidth at the hamachi(Moto-Haba) : 2.7cmWide at the Kissaki(Saki-Haba) : 2.0cmThickness at the Moto-Kasane : 0.5cmWeight (Sword Only) : 524gTotal Weight (In Koshirae) : 980gRivet Holes(Mekugiana): 1Length of Koshirae : about 80cm[Additional Information] The sword smith that made this blade was the 2nd generation Kawachi no Kami Kunisuke a.k.a. Naka-kawachi of the Horikawa tradition. He was active during the Early Edo (Kambun) era and worked out of his forge in Osaka. He was eventually awarded the rank of Josaku. His father was a disciple of the famous Kunitoshi, alongside Izumi no Kami Kunisada (a.k.a. Oyakunisada). The Sori on this sword is shallow and the Kissaki is longer than usual. The Shinogi-haba is also a bit wider than is usual. The Kitae is Koitame and has a lot of Aranie. The Hamon is beautiful with Kobushi-choji. The Boshi resembles Midare and a Komaru turn. The Nakago is unaltered and the Mei is perfectly preserved. Shipping This sword will be shipped by EMS etc. Terms of Sale The basic policy of ordering is non-refundable and non-returnable.also, please be sure to solve the questions before bidding or purchase. we wouldn't reply to questions after purchased. International Buyers - Please Note: [Exporting swords takes time]An export inspection certificate is required to export swords. After confirming the payment, we will obtain an export audit certificate and export it legally. The paperworks usually takes about three weeks. After the receiving the permission, we will inform you by email and send the items immediately.Please confirm with the customs office of your country before ordering or bidding that you can import Japanese swords without any problems. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyers responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. I do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts International government regulations prohibit such behavior.

Price: 2200 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-11-28T13:07:42.000Z

Shipping Cost: 100 USD