Description: Handachi Mounted Shin Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Ko-Tachi Signed And Dated By Chikuzen Yukihide Period:Shinshinto (1781-1876)Country of Origin:JapanBlade Length:24" (approx.)*Condition:Excellent (please refer to photographs)Stock No:002228 A Splendid Handachi Mounted Shin Shinto Japanese Samurai Sword Ko-Tachi Signed And Dated By The Renowned Chikuzen Yukihide (100 Points In Nihon To Meikan). 24 inch, 2 shaku shinogi tsukuri blade. Thick beautiful suguha hamon with ashi extending almost to the ha itself. Ultra tight itame almost nashiji hada. The blade in almost full old sashikomi polish with no kizu, the lovely polishing lines bespeak the superb quality of the polish. Gilt copper habaki. Excellent ubu nakago with fine kesho yasuri, one mekugi ana. Fine chocolate brown patina of the mid 19th century. Castellated silver foil wrapped sepia. Heavy lobate iron tsuba with relief hornet and silver highlights. Fine handachi style dark shakudo nanako fuchi kashira in fine condition. Excellent large dark shakudo dragon menuki well detailed with gilt tails and whiskers. Superb handachi mounted red lacquer tree bark saya with black and gold highlights. Shakudo nanako kurikata. All mounts ensuite of a quality commensurate with the blade. Fine same under the green silk tsuka makie. Altogether a wonderful tachi by one of late Edo Japan’s most revered swordmakers. * Please refer to the photographs of this item when assessing its condition. Where there is a discrepancy between the photographs and the textual description provided, the photographs are to be considered the authoritative description. Additional information: Further information or questions are best answered via eBay messaging. We are open between Noon and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Tuesday through Saturday. Shipping Information: Unless otherwise stated, the fee for shipping and packing on all purchases is not included in the purchase price. Domestic purchases will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail or FedEx Ground with signature on receipt and insurance. Items longer than 60 inches can be deceptively expensive to ship; we will work with you to find the most economical method of shipping. We will also combine multiple purchases where possible to help keep shipping costs down. International Customers must contact us directly to determine actual shipping costs and insurance, and are solely responsible for any and all duties and fees. THERE ARE NO RETURNS FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS. Customers may also choose to pick up any purchases from our Culver City Store in Los Angeles. Obviously there is no additional fee for this! Payment Information: PayPal is the easiest form of payment. Satisfaction Guarantee: If not satisfied with this item within fourteen (14) days of receiving it, return the item in the same condition as shipped, shipping it the same way as sent to you. You will receive a full refund, minus shipping costs. Cleaning, disassembling, or altering of the item in any way will void inspection and return privileges. We require notification within this fourteen (14) day period if you intend to return an item. You need to know the laws of your city, county, state, or country and be sure you can own this item. See our other listings
Price: 5850 USD
Location: Culver City, California
End Time: 2024-07-29T00:21:24.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Steel
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Shinshinto (1781-1876)
California Prop 65 Warning: This product contains or may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
