Koto Katana in Naval Mounts with Large Node Same Saya
Signature: Mumei
Year Made: Koto
Forging Pattern: Ko-Itame
Tempering Pattern: Suguha
Dimensions: Nagasa: 26 5/16", Nakago: 7 3/8", Mihaba: 1 1/16", Sakihaba: 23/32", Kasane: 7/32", Sori: 3/8"
Mountings: WW II Naval Gunto mounts with same saya and silver wash habaki with a custom fitted old tsuba and original tassle.
Overall Condition: The temper is very sleepy but there are no forging flaws. The same on the saya is 98% solid with only a few spots of missing lacquer that are difficult to see. The tsuka is solid and the ito is in very good condition. The fittings are also in very good condition.