Japanese sword katana (shinsakuto) very special hamon 29.5 inch Hitatsura shinsakuto, rare and precious Start Price USD 5,200.00 Current Price USD 5,200.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, June 26, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 06, 2008 Location Evanston, IL See more about 'Japanese sword katana (shinsakuto) very special hamon' Description Emergent funds needed. So if you're interested in this shinsakuto, please send me your best offer. I'll consider it carefully. Thanks!   Intro: Mei:  Sesshu Ju Hidehisa Period:  May, 1996 Nagasa (cutting edge):   74.9cm  (29.5 inch) Sori (curve):    2.0cm Moto-Kasane:  0.61cm Saki-Kasane:   0.46cm Moto-Haba:     3.70cm Saki-Haba:       2.53cm Hada (grain): Itame  Koshirae: only a shirasaya, no Koshirae. Hamon : very special wild hamon ( it's so called "Hitatsura") Special Features: Very gorgeous Hitatsura hamon, rich of activities.   It's really a masterpiece and was commended as the "best work" of the famous gendaito smith Hidehisa. I don't think we can find a similar blade easily.         Shipping: Although having a preference within North America, I can ship this katana to worldwide (using EMS). I heard that the Customs of some certain countries have a prohibition upon swords and other weapons. So please verify with you customs before purchase. Place a Bid!