AS21238 Katana:Bishu Osafune Ju Morimitsu

Ordering number:AS21238
Katana in Shirasaya

Signature :　Bishu Osafune Ju Morimitsu.　　
?? 5 Nen 8 Gatsu Hi
備州長船住盛光

This sword belongs to Jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki :　Gold foiled single habaki.
Blade length : 69.5cm or 27.36 inches.
Sori :1.4 cm or 0.55 inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 2.93cm or 1.153 inches.
Width at the Kissaki : 2.06 cm or 0.8 inches.
Kasane : 0.72cm or 0.283 inches.
The weight of the sword 730 grams.
Era : Late Edo period.
Shape : The blade is rather wide and thick
with small sori and longer Kissaki.
Jigane :Koitame hada well grained with jinie attach beautiful jigane.
Hamon :Nie deki gumowe midare with Ashi, Bo-shi is round shape.

Special feature: Signature says “Bishu Osafune Ju Morimitsu”, but unfortunately it is a fake signature. However, it is well-made and well-polished, and there are no defects.
　　　　　

Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.