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. Beautiful nihonto katana of great quality with ancient and elegant koshirae. Just by the koshirae we can be sure that it belonged to a high ranking samurai or more probably even to a daimyo. Take your time to appreciate the small details such as the wonderful braiding of the tsuka ito and the wonderful ivory silk. These light color combinations were reserved for the nobles as they rarely had to engage in combat since their mission was to command the ranks, so they could keep the light color without blood or mud stains. In addition, the koshirae is elegant and exquisite. Made in Shakudo (copper and gold alloy) with perfectly detailed cranes and bamboos with gold inlays, they are also signed. Only the highest level works used to be signed in this type of pieces. Besides, the koshirae is in an extraordinary condition with only small imperfections due to time. The blade are in very good condition with vivid Hamon. The sword keeps the signature from the famous smith "Nagamitsu" a very high ranked smith of bizen school. These are swords that were undoubtedly passed down from generation to generation in the family. Bought near Odawara from a private collector, it may have belonged to lan Hojo or one of his relatives. It is incredibly rare to find a sword of this quality in this condition. 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: Wakizashi Nagasa: 44,5cm Katana Nagasa: 63,2cm