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 signed 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 and amazing hamon. In classical and elegant antique Koshirae from edo period in very good condition and good quality, the buffalo horn kashira has some damages propers of time and artisan crafting in natural material. 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. The blade despite its excellent condition has two nicks produced by the clash between blades during a fight or duel, this not only devalues its price but also gives it a historical value.Please pay attention at the fantastic polish and vivid hamon full of details. A great museum piece to any collector. Special and rare sword full of history to tell. The famed smith founder "SUKEHIRO" 助廣, real name is Tsuda Yabei 津田弥兵衛, sources in Tsuda town of Harima domain (now the suburbs of Himeji-city, Hyogo pref.). He moved to Osaka on about Kanei era (1624-) to take lesson from Kawachi-no-kami KUNISUKE 河内守国助 and devoted himself to become independent on about Shouho 4 (1647) to set up own forging studio at 1-chome, Tokiwa-cho, Osaka under his own smith name of "SUKEHIRO" 助廣. He mostly performed "Bizen-den" technique that was handed down from his master and also it's well known as an expert at making swords of "Owaza-mono" of above supreme sharp cutting performance. He has been well-known alias "Soboro SUKEHIRO" because he chiselled a phase of "SOBORO" そぼろ in his posthumous works dated Keian 1 (1648) or Meireki 3 (1657) in order to distinguish from the 2nd generation SUKEHIRO. Died 16th day, in the 11th month of kanbun 3 (1663), aged unknown. He enjoyed an official district tile of "Echizen-no-kami" 越前守 from the Imperial Court on after the 8th month of Meireki 1 (1655), before the 8th month of Meireki 2 (1656). After he enjoyed "Echizen-no-kami" 越前守 title, he became in poor health, so that it's quite rare to have the title of "Echizen-no-kami" chiselled on the swords in his posthumous works. It is said that most of the swords in his later years would be ghost-made by the 2nd generation "SUKEHIRO". He went into retirement on after Mani era (1658-) and "Echizen-no-kami" title was succeeded to the 2nd generation "SUHEHIRO". 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. 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: 95 cm Blade length: 61,7 cm Sori: 0,7 cm