【Important Notice】 Please make sure to check whether you can import the sword into your country before placing a bid. If you win the auction but are unable to import the item due to your country's regulations, we cannot be held responsible. Additionally, as the item will be shipped by sea, it will take at least 4 months from the time of export approval to its arrival. Item Description This fine shinshinto (late Edo period) katana by the esteemed swordsmith Yamato no Kami Minamoto Yasutsugu is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The blade, housed in a classic shirasaya (plain wooden scabbard), features elegant kintsugi (gold lines) and sunagashi (sand-flow) patterns along the blade, highlighting the swordsmith's attention to detail and artistry. The blade's balance and proportion reflect the skill and precision of the Edo-period master. This sword is a valuable addition to any collection of Japanese swords and a historical artifact reflecting Japan's sword-making heritage. Size Full Length: 62.0 cm Blade Length: 54.2 cm Cutting Edge (Hamon): 41.2 cm Motohaba (Base Width): 2.9 cm Sakihaba (Tip Width): 2.1 cm Motokasane (Base Thickness): 0.7 cm Sakikasane (Tip Thickness): 0.5 cm Weight With Mounting: 624 g Artist Profile Swordsmith: Yamato no Kami Minamoto Yasutsugu, an accomplished craftsman from the shinshinto period, known for his detailed and precise swordmaking skills. NOTICE Since swords cannot be shipped by air, they will be sent via Japan Post's sea mail. After the auction, we will first obtain an export permit from the Agency for Cultural Affairs, which takes about one month. Following that, the sea shipment will take approximately three months. Therefore, it will take at least four months from the time of auction to the arrival of the item. Please also be aware that international circumstances, shipping conditions, and customs procedures may cause further delays. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.