Gassan SadaKatsu Tanto

Signature:  Gassan SadaKatsu, Dated Showa 7.
Year Made:  1932
Forging Pattern: Dense Mokume
Tempering Pattern: Midare ko nie on a bright band of nioi
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  7.1 inchesNakago: 3.25 inches 6 mm thick and 22 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings: Shirasaya with silver habaki in a presentation box.
Overall Condition:  Excellent, in good old polish with no visible flaws.  SadaKatsu is the father of the Living National Treasure Gassan SadaKazu