Overview
This knife features a chisel ground satin finished blade with beautiful hamon, the steel also shows the layers of folded Tamahagane steel. 1/8" blade stock and 5/8" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle is wood with a matching shira saya, "white storage scabbard". It would be intended to have a new handle made to be paired with a larger sword. Excellent condition. Comes with cleaning and maintanence kit provided by maker. Excellent condition. Made in the late '90s.Kit includes:
Lollipop Duster to dust blade
Clove oil
Paper to remove the oil
Mounting hammer and set pin (3 pieces)
This makers work is considered a "National Treasure" and is no longer exported from Japan.