Koa Isshin Mantetsu Katana

Signature:  Koa Isshin Mantetsu Kore, Dated Showa Mizumoto Hitsugi Haru (Spring 1943)
Forging Pattern: Tight Nashiji
Tempering Pattern: Suguha Midare in Nioi and Ko Nie
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.25 inchesNakago: 8.4 inches  7 mm thick and 31 mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings:  39 Pattern ShinGunto
Overall Condition:  Very Good.  A very nice example of a Koa Isshin Mantetsu.  These swords are one of the best made showa era blades, surpassing many Gendaito in quality.  To learn more click here.