Daisho Set
Dai-Shinto Katana
Signature: Mumei (looks like Hizen work)
Forging Pattern: Tight nashiji
Tempering Pattern: Suguha
Dimensions: Blade Length: 26.75 inchesNakago: 10.2 inches, 6 mm thick, 29 mm wide.
Sho-Shinto Wakizashi
Signature: Mumei
Forging Pattern: Tight nashiji
Tempering Pattern: Toran Notare
Dimensions: Blade Length: 18.3 inchesNakago: 5.2 inches, 6.5 mm thick, 28 mm wide.
Mountings: Original daisho fittings from the 1800s. Metal fittings missing. Original Seppas.
Overall Condition: Fair. Swords need restoration. Saya on katana has lacquer chips and is starting to split, but easily restored. Wakizashi saya is in 90%+ condition, with a small ding. No forging flaws on either blade, but the katana has a couple of nicks.