Sale 29 Lot 480  

JAPANESE LONG SWORD (KATANA), Showa period. Gendaito blade, samurai style koshirai; tang (nakago): Ubu, one mekugi-ana, signed - 25 1/8 in., 63 4/5 cm.
Estimate $500-700

20th Century signed blade, Seki stamp, temper barely visible. Active temper, as blade was buffed/ polished with a cloth buffing wheel and buffing compound. Blade has no rust, nicks, chips, cracks or openings.

Sold for $800

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