Katana, NBTHK Hozon Papers, Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka - Echizen-ju

Description

Up for sale is a Katana signed "Musashi no Kami Fujiwara Kanenaka - Echizen-ju", circa 1680 AD, with NBTHK Hozon certification.  Blade is unaltered with it's original length cutting edge of 69.8cm/27.5in.  Kanenaka received Wazamono ranking for sharpness so his blades were known for their performance.  Kanenaka was originally from Ichijo in Echizen, but later moved to Musashi, which is why he signed both in his Mei.  The polish is in good condition, the blade is overall healthy with no fatal flaws.  Comes in a fairly recent Shirasaya and plain habaki. The Koshirae is very nice and tastefully done.  The iron fuchi and kashira are from the Higo School, along with a delicately made Tetsu Sukashi Tsuba.  The saya has lacquer work made of palm fiber carefully placed with layers of lacquer to protect it.  Overall a very nice package.
Overall a very nice, complete package.  Shipped
with
the blade in the shirasaya and both it and the koshirae in bags and very well packed.
Price includes shipping and insurance.  I ship only to US addresses.  PayPal accepted for payment.  Thanks for looking.