Attribution
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Signature: Mumei (unsigned)
- Gendaito
Blade Specifications
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Blade Length (Ha-chō): 66.4 cm
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Curvature (Sori): 1.2 cm
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Mekugi-ana: 3 holes
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Base Width (Moto-haba): ~29.6 mm
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Base Thickness (Moto-kasane): ~6.8 mm
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Tip Width (Saki-haba): ~20.6 mm
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Tip Thickness (Saki-kasane): ~6.0 mm
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Hamon: Gunome-midare (irregular undulating temper line)
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Jitetsu: Ko-itame with light masame streaks
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Blade Weight (nakago off): 691 g
Mountings (Koshirae)
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Overall Length: 97 cm
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Tsuba: Signed iron, subtle floral motif
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Saya: Black lacquer finish
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Sageo: Brown silk cord
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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.
