IMPORTANT NOTICE: To celebrate our first year as professional sellers on catawiki and to thank all the customers who have made us grow with 100% positive feedback, during the month of January we will be offering high quality pieces for sale well below market value. Authentic pieces for the best collectors and enthusiasts at very low reserve prices as a thank you for this wonderful year! At Supein Nihonto we strive to bring you high quality samurai swords at prices far below the competition. We are probably the largest exporter in Europe. This is especially important to save on taxes and waiting times that can exceed four months with Japanese sellers 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. Thanks to this and the lowest professional prices in the industry plus our fast and efficient shipping method, 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. Comes with kimono or cotton bag. " Amazing Katana with horimono forged by the smith "Den Kashu kiyomitsu" in Koshirae with NBTHK Hozon token certificate. From the Muromachi period in beautiful Silver Edo koshirae. Fantastic sword full of details in blade and in koshirae. KIYOMITSU in Kaga province: KIYOMITSU had belonged to a Fujishima-school, prospered from Muromachi to the end of Edo period mostly to meet with demand from the Samurai that were looking for good cutting swords. The blade has a long and vivid suguha hamon, classic from the muromachi period excelent executed. The polish are in very good condition too. The Koshirae is exceptional. The toppei koshirae is made in silver and with great workmanship. From the saya to the tsuba the whole sword is a real marvel. For some years it was put in museums and traveling exhibitions all over Japan. It is not surprising because the koshirae is in perfect condition. Such a sword is very difficult to find even with the right money. An incredible opportunity to get your hands on a wonderful piece worthy of the best collections in the world. Tōjirō Kiyomitsu (4th gen) ID KIY236 Name Kiyomitsu Province Kaga Era Tenmon (1532-1555) Active Period 1532-1555 School Fujishima Source Rating Reference/Page Hawley 15 KIY236 Toko Taikan 0 158 Other NMK-223-15 Signatures: 加州住清光 kashū ju kiyomitsu 加州住藤原清光作 kashū ju fujiwara kiyomitsu saku And amazing and authentic piece of art that will delight any collector or amateur. Beautiful and vivid hamon and nice Jihada (skin of the blade). Very rare and desirable find a blade with this quality polish in such almost perfect condition. The koshirae is in very good condition too. And amazing piece of art. Normal signs of use and battle as normal for such kind of item. A great museum piece to any collector. Special and rare sword full of history to tell. The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in good condition, the jihada of the steel is detailed and full of details to appreciate. A masterpiece Worthly a museum and a great addition to any private collection. Blade is in very good condition due to aging. 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, habbaki, 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 from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion. 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. Please see my other samurai swords and items clicking on my seller name. Combine shipping avaliable. Size: Koshirae Full length: 100 cm Blade length: 62,7 cm Sori: 1,5 cm