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 first quarter of the year we will be offering high quality pieces for sale far below market value. Authentic pieces for the best collectors and enthusiasts at very low reserve prices as a thank you for this wonderful year! 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. It comes with prefecture papers copy. It comes with certificate origami 日本古美術鑑定会社 Nihon Kobijutsu Kantei Kaisha. A great museum piece to any collector. Special and rare sword full of history to tell. Nice sword. It gives off a special character and energy despite the polish is not in perfect condition still very clearly seen the character of the blade in almost all the blade. The koshirae also gives it an extra character thanks to its peculiar and cool saya and the tsuka with the mark of the samurai clan to which it belonged in the fuchi kashira, something tremendously exceptional. Little more can be asked of this magnificent 400 year old weapon. Belonging to the Sengoku period of wars before the Edo period, part of the blade remains but another has disappeared due to the typical suriage of this type of ancient swords, since in the Edo period, they used to be shortened to make them more useful in the narrow combats of cities where they were more necessary. It is probable that this sword participated in important battles such as that of Sekigahara before continuing its history during the Edo period from generation to generation of the family. A great work of art of a unique and very special character that will undoubtedly attract attention. As they say, the sword chooses its owner. The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in fair 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. 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: 69,7 cm Sori: 1,6 cm