Sabre Katana Japonais Antique avec Tsuba en Fer et Koshirae Noir

Attribution

• Signature: Mumei (unsigned)
• Gendaito

Blade Specifications

• Blade Length (Ha-ch��): 66.4?cm
• Curvature (Sori): 1.2?cm
• Mekugi-ana: 3 holes
• Base Width (Moto-haba): ~29.6?mm
• Base Thickness (Moto-kasane): ~6.8?mm
• Tip Width (Saki-haba): ~20.6?mm
• Tip Thickness (Saki-kasane): ~6.0?mm
• Hamon: Gunome-midare (irregular undulating temper line)
• Jitetsu: Ko-itame with light masame streaks
• Blade Weight (nakago off): 691?g

Mountings (Koshirae)

• Overall Length:?97?cm
• Tsuba: Signed iron, subtle floral motif
• Saya: Black lacquer finish
• Sageo: Brown silk cord
• Tsuka: Black samegawa under black ito, floral fuchi-kashira and menuki

Condition & Notes

This antique sword presents a graceful, slightly tapered silhouette with a harmonious gunome-midare temper line and well-defined ko-itame steel. The iron tsuba and classic black lacquer mountings reflect an understated elegance. Free from serious bends, chips, or rust, it shows only minor historic scratches and a pleasing patina. The fittings are tight with no noticeable looseness, making this blade both a beautiful display piece and a reliable tool for Iaido practice and test cutting.