Shinto Katana

Signature:  ?Kuri?Da Guchi Omi no Kami (suriage)
Forging Pattern:  Mokume/Itame
Tempering Pattern:  Midare in Nie
Dimensions:  Blade Length:  26.9 inchesNakago: 8.25 inches  
Mountings:  Blade and Habaki (kiku pattern) only
Overall Condition:  Excellent. Nice long shinto blade with a fresh professional polish.  Some areas of loose grain on this otherwise stunning sword.  The polish alone on this blade costs $2500.  Collector downsizing.