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"Katana Signed “Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Sukesada" — Muromachi Period Blade in WWII Military Mounts (SW2010)
Guns International #: 103279415 Seller's Inventory #: SW2010
Category: Edged Weapons Post 1900 - Collectibles - Asian
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (713) 575-5814
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 8127
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"This katana is signed by the renowned Sukesada line of Osafune in Bizen Province, one of Japan’s most prolific and respected swordmaking families. The blade is forged in shinogi-zukuri form with a pronounced koshi-zori and measures 24.875" (63.2 cm). The hamon is a lively gunome-midare, extending through the length of the blade into a well-formed kissaki. • Signature (mei): ????????? (Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Sukesada Saku) • Period: Muromachi era (c. 1500s) • Nagasa (cutting edge length): 24.875" (63.2 cm) • Motohaba (width at the machi): 31.2 mm • Motokasane (thickness at the machi): 6.92 mm • Construction: Shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, pronounced koshi-zori • Hamon: Gunome-midare • Nakago: Ubu, one mekugi-ana, mei on the omote, patina consistent with age • Mounts: WWII shin-gunto military koshirae including regulation tsuka with brown ito wrap, brass tsuba, and saya Notes: This blade began life in the Muromachi period, signed by the Sukesada line of Osafune, and was later remounted for service during WWII. Such combinations of koto blades in gunto mounts represent the continuity of Japan’s sword tradition into the modern era.
Price: $2,495.00