Technical characteristics: Guto NCO model 78 Signature: (signed) The original polished blade. Habaki: Simple habaki rolled in bronze. Blade length:　58　cm Soros: 1.5 cm. Kissaki: Mekugi:　1 Width at hamachi: 2.55 cm or 1.0 inches. Kasane: 0.58 cm or 0.22 inches. Was: Shape: Hamon: Shipping of our articles: Shipping our items has the advantage for the buyer that if more than one piece is purchased, the shipping will be unified to avoid charging more for it. Shipped through a transport company specialized in works of art, our swords are sent with packaging prepared for the immobilization and cushioning of the sword as well as moisture-resistant packaging, maintaining the lubricant with which the swords are prepared after the adjustment. and quality control We, Samurai World: Simply to finish, we want to thank you for your trust in us and tell you that very soon we will increase our professional preparation parallel to our studies in the art and conservation of the Japanese sword with a study in restoration and manufacture of Japanese swords. directed by celebrities in the field, we will soon inform you about it, we are sure that these efforts will create greater confidence in our clients since we will be able to offer them restorations at prices within everyone's reach and not like today where they charge per square centimeter, making payment impossible. We are sure that we will soon reach the important number of 1,000 customers in the last 8 years at Catawiki. Check for possible scratches or pits on the blade!!!! Please remember that this is a very old piece and even after checking the adjustments, there is a bit of play between the tsuka and the tsuba. Remember that this is a decorative and historical sword and not for use in combat or iaido practice.