Hand Forged Katana in Iai Mounts

Signature:  YoshiDa Kane ??
Forging Pattern:  Tight Mokume
Tempering Pattern: Midare in Ko Nie and Nioi
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.8 inchesNakago: 7.5 inches 7mm thick and 30mm wide at Hamachi
Mountings:  Original handle from the 1940s, new saya
Overall Condition:  Very Good.  Some minor surface rust.  Blade was cleaned with a buffing compound and is a little too shiny.