1 antique 17th/18th century nihonto/traditionally-made Japanese Samurai sword available.  This katana would make an important addition to any collection.

This 17th/18th century Samurai katana has a number of excellent fittings.  The mixed metal and iron tsuba is signed.  The fuchi (fitting below the tsuba/guard) is signed as well.  The kashira (pommel fitting) and fuchi are matching.  Their matching motif is a dragon.  The habaki is 24kt gold foil.  The two seppa/spacers are 24kt gold foil as well.  The handsome saya/scabbard is covered in fine same/rayskin. 

The blade measures 26 3/4" (67.9 cm) from blade tip to notch in the blade spine. 

This sword was carried by true Samurai.

This antique 17th/18th century Japanese Samurai katana is in excellent condition.  The blade is in good Japanese polish.  There are no nicks in the blade edge.  All fittings are in excellent condition.  The tsuba is tight with no wiggle.  The sword fits exactly as its should in the saya.