Signature: Mumei
Year Made: Shinshinto
Forging Pattern: Itame
Tempering Pattern: Notare with ashi
Dimensions:   Nagasa:  27 3/8", Nakago:  8", Mihaba:  1 9/32", Sakihaba:  27/32", Kasane:  1/4", Sori:  5/8"  
Mountings:  WW II Guntowith foiled habaki
Overall Condition: Good. Blade was recently polished by Josiah Boomershine. There are sword cuts in the mune (see last 3 pictures) that were left behind and not polished out as tradition. The koshirae is all very good quality and in excellent condition.  There is a family mon in the fuchi.  The habaki is foiled and appears to be shibuichi.  It is in very serviceable condition and has superb balance.