Heavy & Broad Katana, 68.6 cm, Inscribed Minamoto Kinshirō (Genroku Era)
Description
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Signature (Omote-mei): Minamoto Kinshirō (源金四郎)
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Date & Age (Ura-mei): A day in August, Genroku 2 [1689] / Aged 64 (元禄二年八月日 ／ 行年六十四才)
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Blade Length (Nagasa): 68.6 cm
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Curvature (Sori): 2.4 cm
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Width at Base (Motohaba): 35.7 mm
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Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 25.4 mm
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Thickness at Base (Motokasane): 7.8 mm
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Thickness at Tip (Sakikasane): 4.4 mm
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Blade Weight: Approx. 786 g
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Mekugi-ana (Peg Hole): 1