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"Showa Katana signed “Kaneshige saku" (???) (SW1901)
Guns International #: 103288615 Seller's Inventory #: SW1901
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 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: 8125
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:
"Period: Showa era, c. 1930s–1940s Signature (mei): ??? — Kaneshige saku (“made by Kaneshige") on the nakago (one mekugi-ana, sujikai yasurime). Blade (nagasa): 25.75 in. (short katana / long wakizashi range) Mounts: Mixed civilian-style koshirae; black lacquer saya with age and handling wear; copper habaki; iron/soft-metal tsuba; floral-engraved fuchi; tsuka wrapped in brown ito over same. Description: Showa-period signed blade by a smith using the name Kaneshige. The sword has healthy curvature and a medium kissaki. Surface shows scattered pitting and an older, uneven polish that makes the hamon and hada subdued in areas; temper is visible in hand under raking light. Nakago patina is correct for age and the signature cuts are consistent with Showa-era work. Condition: Good as-found overall for age. Blade with scattered pits/oxidation, scratches, and cloudy older polish; mounts worn but complete enough for display. No edge chips noted in a quick inspection; sold as is and unpolished. A professional polish would greatly improve the visibility of the hamon/hada; buyers should assume no guarantees on papering without further examination. Notes: Multiple smiths signed Kaneshige in the Showa period. This example is offered as a signed Showa-era sword; we make no representation as to specific smith school without shinsa. Traditional vs. non-traditional manufacture is undetermined from the present polish. Measurements (known): • Nagasa: 25.75" (measured to the munemachi) • Nakago: one mekugi-ana; diagonal file marks (sujikai) Included: sword, koshirae as shown.
Price: $1,495.00