July 29 - August 19, 2024 Timed internet Only Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/20/2024
65.7cm nagasa (approximately 25 - 7/8") of classic shongi zukuri form with a straight oil tempered temper line. Nakago with kuri jiri, a single mekugi-ana, shu-mei, and kiri yasurime. Plain copper habaki with Type 98 mounts, with late war tsukaito. Leather wrap about saya tied by a shoelace. CONDITION: Blade with superficial scratches, scattered mossing and pinprick oxidation. Habaki is chipped at top. Mounts with some rubs and handling marks throughout, leather is dry and has solidified, with areas of cracks and losses.