Katana - Nihonto Katana dans le magnifique koshirae original d'edo - Japon - Période Edo (1600–1868)

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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 Authenticy certificate from Supein Nihonto.

Amazing Long Katana blade of really good quality hard to see in pictures. Very welthy jihada with a lot of patterns and clear nie and nioi crystals on hamon, an amazing blade with spectacular hamon. In classical and elegant antique Koshirae from edo period of the best materials. The fuchi kashira are made from shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) with a shishis playing with gold inlays. The great tsuba got a magnificent craftmanship of openwork and the saya remains most parts of black lacquer even that have some nicks and repairs as usual for a very antique piece in original koshirae. Beautiful and vivid hamon and nice Jihada (skin of the blade) with a really good polish. Very rare and desirable find a blade with this quality polish in such almost perfect condition. Please pay attention at the fantastic polish and vivid hamon full of details. The tsuba is a rare and elegant shape of iron openwork hard to craft and thick design. Bronce fuchi and kashira match fuchi signed with beautiful carved forms. The koshirae is in very good condition too, seems that the saya has been painted at the top but appears to hide stingray skin underneath. 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 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 from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion.

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Size: Koshirae Full length: 102 cm
Blade length: 69 cm
Sori: 1,1 cm