September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/12/2024
63.2cm nagasa of classic shinogi zukuri form with a well-defined suguha based temper with what appear to be ashi and yo. Grain is obscured by state of polish. Nakago with takanoha yasurime, dated on an auspicious day in October 1942, and signed "Kaneko". Ha agari nakagojiri with single mekugi-ana. Classic floral tsuba with chrysanthemums at forners and floral fuchi, kashira, and menujki. Saya with single plain hanger, leather cover secured by tied string in back, with a wooden core. CONDITION: Blade with visible temper throughout and areas of fine pinprick oxidation, some heavier areas towards habaki and boshi. Mounts with some rubs and age related distress, but solid. Kabuto-gane loose.