Gendai NagaMitsu Katana

Signature:  IchiHara NagaMitsu
Forging Pattern:  Tight Mokume
Tempering Pattern:  Ko-Choji Midare
Dimensions:  Length:  25.9 inchesNakago: 8.5 inches  
Mountings:  44 Pattern Gunto with a later modified saya.
Overall Condition:  Nice original polish with some hazing to blade.  No nicks or chips with some isolated rust spots.  This is an exceptionally thick sword with a 9mm thick mune machi and 8mm thick boshi mune.  Click here to learn more about this smith.