Koto Katana in Higo Koshirae

Signature: Mitsukane
Year Made: Koto
Forging Pattern: Masame
Tempering Pattern: Suguha
Dimensions:   Nagasa:  27 ", Nakago: 8 1/4 ", Mihaba: 1 1/32", Sakihaba: 5/8", Kasane: 3/16", Sori: 3/4"  
Condition:  The blade is in old polish with minor openings but there are no notable defects.  Given the age of the polish, there are the typical scratches, some signs of old, light surface rust that have been cleaned away, and some newer rust areas near the kissaki.  Hard to find original mountings are in very good condition.  The leather wrap in very nice and solid.  The fuchi-kashira and kojiri are shibuichi.  The saya shows signs of cracking along the seems and there are areas of minor denting and one spot of missing lacquer at the kojiri, which could be easily restored.