Japanese Sword KATANA Shingunto-Mountings Grooved Blade Guaranteed Original! Not Chinese Crap! Start Price USD 2,200.00 Current Price USD 2,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 Location Köln See more about 'Japanese Sword KATANA Shingunto-Mountings Grooved Blade' Description Japanese Sword KATANA in Shingunto-Mountings in (Un)clean(ed) Condition Most likely an older Family-Blade from Shinshinto-era / 1800sHandforged / Water-tempered blade / straight temper lineVery tight grainFull length groove (Bohi) on each side Unsigned Tang / No Arsenal Stamp / uncut with a single hole Blade Length / Nagasa: 66.6 cm / about 26.22 inches Blade is Strong & Very SharpThere are a few areas of graying, but most of the blade is bright and clear. There are no bends, cracks, blisters or other major flaws. Army Mountings in all over reasonable Condition including spring-lock and tassle-loopunfortunally the handle wrap is ripped  the fuchi / gashira are unblemished, ray skin is of exceptional quality with beautiful large nodules on one side. Beautiful pierced Tsuba made of solid brassBeautiful Habaki made of solid Copper decorated with beautiful rain-pattern  / better than what would normally be found on a WWII swordIf You need some more Pictures, let me know. All Sales Final! No Exceptions!! No second Chance Offers!!! Worldwide Shipping through DHL Place a Bid!