Mumei Muromachi Katana
This sword was sold at the Yokota Fall Bazaar (October 16/17, 2010)
Type:
Katana
Swordsmith:
Unknown (possibly Taira Takada)
Period:
Late Muromachi Period
Length:
60.5cm
Included:
Kizami saya, wooden stand, maintenance kit, sword is certified as a Conservation Sword by the All Japan Swordsmith Association
Description:
Gold sharkskin tsuka, with a curve that means business. This sword would have been over 70cm originally, but was shortened to its optimum weight and balance. This is a sword that would have been used in battle with great certainty. The hamon is straight and to the point.
The saya is of a Yagyu style. This saya’s key point is its defence ability to stop a sword on impact. All around this is a sword that has all the characteristics of a quality sword built for performance.