Description

This is a Gendaito katana by Nakata Kanehide, an Intangible Cultural Property of Gifu. Kanehide was known for making high-quality Gendaito blades, and this example features a beefy mihaba of 3.175cm. The blade is signed and dated Showa 19 (1944).

KANEHIDE, NAKATA

KANEHIDE, NAKATA

Katana

$4,800

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Era

Showa (1926-1989)

Specifications

Nagasa

62.23 cm

Sori

1.27 cm

Motohaba

3.18 cm

Dealer

Yakiba

yakiba.com

$4,800

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