KaneShige Koto Katana

Signature:  KaneShige
Forging Pattern:  Itame Mokume
Tempering Pattern:  Suguha in ko nie
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.8 inchesNakago: 7.8 inches, 8mm thick, 30mm wide. 
Mountings:  Habaki only
Overall Condition:  Good.  Some hazing to old polish.  Nice long elegant koto katana that was shortened.  Very fine forging in the grain and hamon with a lot of activity.  Small nick on tip and a small kizu is the only thing preventing this sword selling for much more.