Nihonto Katana Seki Kanenori

Description

Nihonto Katana Seki Kanenori.

At Supein Nihonto we strive to bring you high quality samurai swords at prices far below the competition. We are probably the largest exporter in Europe. This is especially important to save on taxes and waiting times that can exceed three months with Japanese sellers and more than 30% extra on the final price. Thanks to this and the lowest professional prices in the industry plus our fast and efficient shipping method, we are sure you will enjoy this great opportunity to own a piece of art that will appreciate in value for years to come.

Comes with kimono or cotton bag.

Very rare extreme long 76,3 cm nagasa.

Kanenori
ID KAN1924
Province Mino
Start Era Bunroku (1592-1596)
End Era Keichō (1596-1615)
Active Period 1592-1600

Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley 15 KAN1924
Toko Taikan ¥1.8M 117
Signatures:
濃州古関兼則
nōshū koseki kanenori
山城國伏見住兼則
yamashiro kuni fushimi ju kanenori
濃州関兼則山城國憤見住
nōshū seki kanenori yamashiro kuni fushimi ju
五代傳山城國伏見住兼則
godai-den yamashiro kuni fushimi ju kanenori

Amazing Long Nihonto Katana from early XVIIth with NBTHK tokobetsu kicho “Seki Kanenori” in Koshirae with NBTHK tokobetsu kicho 黒石目地塗鞘 打刀拵 Kuroishime Jinuri Saya Uchigatana Koshirae from Edo period.

Fantastic sword full of details in blade and in koshirae. The blade has a long and vivid hamon. The polish are in very good condition too. The Koshirae is a high class artwork inlaid with precious metals such as gold and silver darkened on iron. A work of exceptional quality. Also an excellent signed dragon tsuba perfectly carved.
An excellent koshirae on a great blade, a unique opportunity to get your hands on such high quality pieces. And amazing and authentic piece of art that will delight any collector or amateur.

The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in good condition, the jihada of the steel is detailed and full of details to appreciate. A masterpiece Worthly a museum and a great addition to any private collection.

Blade is in very good condition due to aging. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc.. Sold as is.

All my swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion.

Nihonto Katana Seki Kanenori.

Size: Koshirae Full length: 100 cm
Blade length: 76,3 cm Sori: 1,4 cm