Japanese sword, tanto in in mountings, katakiriba K-24

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This is Japanese sword tanto in mountings The blade is signed "Masahisa æ­£ä¹...", katakiri-ba shape, muromachi period Ca.1550 made. The blade is in old polish, no rust and no stain and in near mint condition. The temperline is wide notare temper and has deep temper at the point. The forging grain is itame hada and no loose grain. T is no nicks, no bend, no crack and the cutting edge is razor sharp. The scabbard is lacquered scabbard, no crack, no dents and in good condition. The handle is tight fit with matched tsuba and fuchi/kashira . The blade is rested in shirasaya which is dragon fly and poem engraved. It measures 10 1/2" cutting edge, 1 1/8" width, 5mm thickness at the notch and 16 1/2" in mountings. Shipping is $10 priority in U.S and $30 overseas via express mail. Accept pay pal, money order.