Owari Katsushige Katana in Shirasaya

(wooden storage scabbard), Shinshinto Period, circa 1860s, Shinogi-Zukui (ridged) blade with Ubu (un-cut tang); Cokoku Horimono (grooved blade); Gunome Hamon (wavy temper line) with Itame Hada (fold lines in grain); in polish.

Blade from tip to Habaki 29 7/16 in.; LOA 41.25 in.

The Collection of a New York Gentleman

Certified by Nippon Token Hozonkai

$4,000 - 6,000