Antique Japanese sword ( Koto katana in koshirae). The blade is forged in the Muromachi period (1394-1428) in the Etchü province by swordsmith Moriyoshi ( Hawley 25 MOR445, Toko Taikan ¥3.8M 655) and signed " Moriyoshi saku" ( tachi mei). The blade has its original old polish and has some fine scratches, "mokume-masame hada", "gunome-choji hamon", no rust, no bendings in the blade, no chips and the "cutting edge" is very sharp. The blade has a small "fukure kizu", guaranteed no hagire. Total length in koshirae: 94.5 cm. Length of the nagasa: 68 cm. Motogasane (blade thickness at the nakago): 6 mm. Motohaba ( blade width at the nagasa): 3 cm. "Ubu nakago" (not shortened). The kashirae is in good condition and has some traces of use. Nice old "kodogu" (sword fittings) make the sword complete! The sword has a copy of the "torokusho" (Japanese registration certificate), the original remains in Japan. This beautiful sword is complete and is in a very good collector's condition. Will be sent by insured and registered mail. I do my best to describe the condition of the item as well as possible, including possible flaws. I post many photos of the item, please study them well. TAKE NOTE: Items, among which swords, cannot be returned nor exchanged. Good luck!