Hand forged, 22.25 inch blade showing a clear sugaha harmon with waves. UnSigned tang. Single mekugi-ana, punched not drilled, with evidence of another the has been filled. Good clear grain (Hada). Grain faults a quarter of the way up the blade. A light professional polish would yield a very good blade. Contained in its Shirasaya. With copper Habaki and silk cover. Very good condition. Please Note, the saya in the next lot (171, ebay No 180265620079) was made for this blade and completes a sword set.
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MILITARIA AUCTION
7:00 AM PT - Aug 9th, 2008
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2500 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tallahassee, FL 32301
