KaneKiyo Gendaito

Signature:  KaneKiyo Kitau Kore
Forging Pattern:  Masame with Itame
Tempering Pattern:  Choji with sunagashi
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.3 inchesNakago: 8.6 inches 8mm thick 32mm wide
Mountings:  All original 39 pattern shin gunto mounts.
Overall Condition:  Good.  Some isolated rust and hazing.  There are 2 nicks in the monouchi area.  This is a very nice stout gendaito.  Very well forged blade with a bright active hamon.