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. It Comes with Supein Nihonto certificate of authenticity. It comes with certificate 日本古美術鑑定会社 Nihon Kobijutsu Kantei Kaisha. Munehira (2nd gen) ID MUN67 Province Iwashiro Other Residence Musashi Start Era Bunka (1804-1818) End Era Bunsei (1818-1830) Active Period 1804-1830 Source Rating Reference/Page Hawley 20 MUN67 Toko Taikan ¥2.2M 626 Fujishiro Chu-jo saku S197 Signatures: 固山宗平作 koyama munehira saku 於東都固山宗平作 oite tōtō koyama munehira saku 一進齋藤原宗平作之 ishinsai fujiwara munehira saku kore 一宮臣固山宗平作之 ichimiya-shin koyama munehira saku kore From Shirakawa. Amazing Nihonto Long nihonto katana signed Signed: "Okeru To~to, Koyama Munehira saku kore" and on the reverse: "Cut across the upper chest, tested by Yamada Yoshitoshi, 1837" in Koshirae and Sayagaki where it specifies everything related to the smith and the cutting test, as well as being inscribed on the nakago of the blade. Stunnig Hamon very visible. This hamon is difficult to photograph as it changes completely depending on the angle. This denotes a great complexity and skill when it comes to tempering the blade. A wonderful sword in very good condition despite the centuries. The koshirae is in good condition with a espectacular Edo period Tsuka with a shakudo and gold inlays Fuchi Kashira dragon motives, Great Edo tsuba in bronce of Crane motive and a black saya double textured almost in mint condition. Amazing and very rare piece. Heavy and thick blade that inspires a very powerful feeling. Cutting test: The originator of tameshigiri (cutting test)has a tradition of Anyoji Kaganokami or Tani Daizen. Anyoji Kaganokami is the samurai of the Kyogoku family of Omi prefecture. Anyoji Kaganokami has the tradition of having cutting tested by digging up a body from the grave. And Full name of Tani Daizen is Tani Daizen Moriyoshi. He was killed in war by the Harima Prefecture Miki castle attack with Besho Nagaharu. It is the origin of dotan giri that Tani Daizen placed and cutting tested the body on the ridge. Son of Tani Daizen is Tani Moritomo. His cutting test was inherited by the son of Tani, and many pupils. Also His cutting test was inherited by Yamano school and Yamada school. It was very prosperous to the Edo period. The nickname of Yamada "Kubikiri Asaemon" is famous. Yamada family was the execution officer of the Edo Shogunate. And the founder of Yamada family is the Yamada Sadatake. Five generation of them continued. And Their work was finished with the Meiji era. A lower table is a wazamono table in Yamada family. It is divided into the rank of four stages. 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. It comes with sayagaki from Edo period and koshirae with items from Edo, like tsuba and the other posterior parts or remakes probably cause the old ones was destroyed among centuries. 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: 69,8 cm Sori: 1,9 cm