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. Comes with NBTHK Hozon origami. Sword of exceptional quality made by "Hoju", form the Late Kamakura or very Early Muromachi. It is enclosed with the certificate hozon of the NBTHK, the society of preservation of the most important Japanese sword in the world that certifies the smith and quality. The sword is in excellent condition considering it is over 600 years old. Characteristic forging due to the tamahagane steel and the layered folding that shows its beautiful jihada with patterns similar to tree bark, something classical from the Hoju smiths. The sword is Ubu, i.e. it retains the full distance of the nakago or tang and was never shortened or adapted, something very common during the Edo period, which makes it an incredibly valuable piece. It also has a bohi or groove that makes it much more aesthetic and mounted on an elegant and very old handachi koshirae with incredible details like the gold still inlaid in the fuchi kashira or the samegawa of genuine stingray leather that has been polished and painted with gold, which denotes a high quality craftsmanship reserved for the best forged swords and for the highest ranking samurai or feudal lords, this sword undoubtedly belonged to an opulent and important person of that time. There are some little cracks and repair in the saya as logical by the time, seems repaired too, not very noticiable one time exposed. 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: 100 cm Blade length: 70,1 cm Sori: 1,5 cm