Owari Katsushige Katana in Shirasaya(wooden storage scabbard), Shinshinto Period, circa 1860s, Shinogi-Zukui (ridged) blade with Ubu (un-cut tang); Cokoku Horimono (grooved blade); Gunome Hamon (wavy temper line) with Itame Hada (fold lines in grain); in polish. Blade from tip to Habaki 29 7/16 in.; LOA 41.25 in. Certified by Nippon Token Hozonkai The Collection of a New York Gentleman Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com