JAPANESE KATANA SWORD, SIGNED TANG
Nice early katana with 27" cutting edge. Bright blade has active hamon. Tang is nicely signed on one side. The iron tsuba has simple light etched decoration on both sides. Tsuka has ray skin grip that is wrapped in silk. The fuchi and kashira have matching designs. The wood saya retains most of the original black lacquer with some wear. A nice example. very Good-Excellent
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Nice early katana with 27" cutting edge. Bright blade has active hamon. Tang is nicely signed on one side. The iron tsuba has simple light etched decoration on both sides. Tsuka has ray skin grip that is wrapped in silk. The fuchi and kashira have matching designs. The wood saya retains most of the original black lacquer with some wear. A nice example. very Good-Excellent
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