High Grade Gendaito by Tofuji

Signature:  Mino Kuni Ju TofuJi Saku
Forging Pattern: Tight Mokume, almost nashiji
Tempering Pattern: Suguha with abundant ashi in ko nie and nioi
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  25.1 inchesNakago: 7.7 inches 7 mm thick and 30 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings:  Blade and shirasaya
Overall Condition:  Very Good.  An exceptionally well made sword with a very elegant shape.  Excellent hamon with lots of ashi and nice tight consistent hada.  There is some rust and a nick that should polish out.  This sword was most likely made for an officer during the war but did not get mounted for use.