KaneZane Katana

Signature:  Noshu ju Asano Kanesane saku with Seki Stamp and Sane Hotstamp
Forging Pattern:  Tight Mokume
Tempering Pattern:  Midare
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.8 inchesNakago: 7.8inches .7 mm thick 32 mm wide
Mountings:  ShiraSaya and gunto mounts with older menuki and fuchi kashira.  Handle appears to be an armature restoration.
Overall Condition:  Excellent.  Recent polish in excellent condition. Follow this link to learn more about this smith..