Signed (mei): Noshu seki Kaneshige
Blade (sugata): hira zukuri, iori mune
Forging pattern (hada): masame
Tempering (hamon): midare
Grip (nakago): ubu keitai, kuri nakagojiri, un mekugi ana
Mount (koshira-e)
Tsuba: iron mokko gata with shibuichi and gilt copper inlay decoration of sakura and tendrils
Fuchi kashira: shibuichi and gilt copper decorated with monkeys and bamboo
Menuki: shibuichi depicting a rooster and hen
Kozuka: sentoku decorated with a fisherman Scabbard (saya): matte black lacquer































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