June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
The 11 - 7/8" blade is thick and wide. Kochoji temper line with pronounced turn back at boshi. Jinie scattered throughout the hada. Tang is perfect for a Shinto sword, one mekugi-ana yoko surime. Mino godo tsuba, soft metal. Iminogoto Fujikashura. Copper menuki. CONDITION: Blade is in full old sashikomi polish with all details visible and no flaws other than some extremely minor, almost unnoticeable shintetsu. Mounts in good condition. Plain black lacquer scabbard. One of the better Shinto tantos by a Fujishiro Chujo saku maker, see page 164.