ABOUT US: At Supein Nihonto we strive to bring you high quality samurai swords and armors at prices far below the competition. We are probably the largest exporter in Europe and we are proud to anunce that we are number one TOP SELLER in Catawiki Samurai and Japanese auctions. This is especially important to save on taxes and waiting times that can exceed four months deliveries with Japanese sellers also headaches with tedious and sometimes problematic processes that further lengthen deliveries, even returning the parcel to its origin and more than 35% extra on the final price due the customs, tariffs and fees that increase the product but not the quality and the future resell. We are also professional sellers and therefore our satisfaction guarantee, knowledge and standards are superior to private sellers and with higher after sales guarantees. Thanks to this and the lowest professional prices in the industry plus our fast and efficient shipping method which rarely exceeds three days delivery in Europe, we are sure you will enjoy this great opportunity to own a piece of art that will appreciate in value for years to come and a great investment. Trust us to enjoy the samurai art. ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho. Documentation 銃砲刀剣類登録証 (Jūhō Tōkenrui Tōrokushō) – Japanese firearms & swords registration certificate. 登録記号番号：滋賀第 19775号 – Registration number: Shiga no. 19775. 交付日：平成25年6月13日 – Date of issue: 13 June 2013 (Heisei 25). Seal: 滋賀県教育委員会 – Shiga Prefectural Board of Education. Recorded specifications: 種別：刀 – Type (administrative category): Katana. 長さ：64.4 cm – Nagasa: 64.4 cm. 反り：1.8 cm – Sori: 1.8 cm. 目くぎ穴：2 – Mekugi-ana: 2. 銘文（表）：長光 – Mei (omote): 長光. 銘文（裏）：記載なし – Mei (ura): no inscription recorded. Smith, school, period, and context The name 長光 (most commonly read Nagamitsu, and also encountered as Osamitsu as a name-reading) belongs to one of the most instantly recognizable signatures within the broader koto landscape—and, by extension, to the ethos of the true war tachi: blades conceived for service, not for polite conversation. By proportion and presence—64.4 cm nagasa with 1.8 cm sori and an unmistakable tachi bearing—this piece sits coherently in a koto framework, broadly 14th–15th century, when swords were expected to deliver efficient cutting, control on the move, and hard reliability. In that historical setting, “tachi” is not a ceremonial whim: it is the format built to hang with proper fittings, travel with the wearer, and answer quickly when the day turns violent. Blade (technical appraisal) The blade shows a clear tachi sugata, with lively, well-judged curvature that favors cutting through trajectory and a balance aimed at martial use rather than static display. The temperline reads clean along the edge, with an overall impression of a straight-based hamon with gentle undulation, giving continuity and a practical, “serious” edge—stable and convincing without relying on theatrics. The nakago is recorded with two mekugi-ana, a detail often seen on blades that have lived a long, working life through demanding mounts; the patina is deep and sober, exactly the kind of surface that reads as honest rather than newly made. Koshirae (mounting) and thematic coherence Found original tachi koshiraes is very rare, as they were reserved exclusively for high-ranking feudal lords, daimyos and aristocratic samurai. It is therefore a very rare and popular item among collectors, many of whom snap them up whenever the opportunity arises. This is where the ensemble shifts into “museum-grade” presence without losing the pulse of a weapon: a original tachi-koshirae  from edo period with strong visual authority, designed to read at distance and reward inspection up close. Saya The saya is clad in dark brown fabric patterned with repeating gold chrysanthemum roundels (kiku)—immediate impact, unmistakably aristocratic in tone. The texture and controlled gold sheen achieve a rare effect: luxury without noise. Tachi hardware (ashi) in dark-patinated metal is clearly present, organically modeled and executed with the assurance of skilled work. Tsuka The hilt combines pale samegawa with pronounced nodes and ivory-toned tsuka-ito, tight and even. The defining statement—and the element that pushes this koshirae into serious “collector vitrine” territory—is the exceptionally large menuki: long, bold, and sculptural under the wrap, dominating the visual rhythm of the grip. They are not a minor accent; they are the hilt’s aesthetic center of gravity. Dark fittings provide a controlled contrast, and a functional sarute is integrated at the end. Tsuba The lobed tsuba features inome sukashi and restrained surface work, finished in a uniform patina that reads as authoritative. It does not fight for attention; it does its job: closing the composition with the quiet confidence of a warrior’s taste. Cordage The upper cordage—patterned textile tied in a generous knot—reinforces the identity of a hanging tachi, meant to be worn and presented as an insignia as much as a tool. Technical sheet Type (registration): Katana (刀) Configuration: tachi (tachi-koshirae) Mei (omote): 長光 Nagasa: 64.4 cm Sori: 1.8 cm Mekugi-ana: 2 Torokusho: Shiga no. 19775 Issue date: 13/06/2013 (Heisei 25) Issuing authority (seal): Shiga Prefectural Board of Education Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc.. Sold as is. An Authentic nihonto japanese sword, difficult to find in Europe, without the consequent costs of importing from Japan or from Japanese sellers, which can increase the price of the sword by up to 30% and a months waiting for shipment and custom paperwork. A truly real nihonto to delight both new and experienced collectors. All my swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe during many years of collection. All bids are binding, if you are not interested don't let other bidders miss the opportunity. Winning the auction and not paying for the item blocks you from bidding on catawiki on any auction forever, keep this in mind before bidding. 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