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1 ca. 1661 A.D. Japanese Samurai katana sword available.  This centuries old Japanese katana would make an important addition to any collection.

This Samurai katana is signed 'Hizen kuni ju Musashi daijo Fuji(wara?)'.  Note that the swordsmith was given the Official Title 'Daijo'. 

The blade measures 25 7/16" (64.6 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine.  The menuki have a floral motif.  The tsuba's design looks to tell a story.  

Due to fine surface micro-scratches, the hamon/temper line was hard to see in the photos.  In hand, one can see that the temper line is suguha (straight) with the image of Mt. Fuji formed in the hamon on one side of the blade a few inches up from the habaki.  The fuchi and kashira are matching ocean wave motifs. 

This sword was carried by true Samurai from 1661 A.D. through the end of the Samurai period.  Then it was carried again during World War 2. 

There is just one tiny nick at the tip.  There are no other blade nicks.  The blade is perfectly straight with no bends whatsoever.  There is barely any pitting on the blade.  The handle silk has a break in one spot.  The saya is in perfect condition.  I can facilitate the restoration of the handle silk, and/or polish of the blade if the buyer wishes to restore this sword. 


This sword should be taken to Shinsa. 



This extraordinary ca.1670 A.D. Japanese Samurai katana would make an important addition to any collection.