Antique Nihonto - Very Long Katana in Shirasaya - Late Muromachi (500+ years old) Fujiwara Iehide signature certified by NBTHK

This set is not kept at the shop.  If you wish to see it, contact us to let us know when you will be coming so that we can bring it. This long, wide katana is signed by Fujiwara Iehide, certified by the NBTHK as Tokubetsu Hozon (especially worth of preservation) of the Takada school of Bungo Province (modern day Oita Prefecture), who was active between 1504-1521. The Takada school began in Takada village in the Nanbokucho period when its founder Tomoyuki brought smithing techniques from Bizen Province. While Takada swords are generally shunned by collectors as being plain, samurai of the time preferred them for their durability. In hand, this sword is robust and intimidating. SPECIFICATIONS Nagasa: 80.9cmSori: 1.9cmMotohaba: 35mmSakihaba: 21mmMotokasane: 7.5mmSakikasane: 5.3mmWeight: 1037g SHIPPING, TERMS, AND REFUNDS By placing an order with RVA Katana, the customer affirms they are a legal adult in their country of residence, and will comply with all local, state, and national laws